Shallow well went dry? Filled 1000 gallon pool up a week ago?

Question

We haven't had a drought this year but we filled up a 1000 gallon swimming pool over the course of two days. Took a total of 10 hours. About a week later we noticed a loss in water pressure and that the pump wouldn't kick off. We started to get air and sediment. We got a good rain a couple days ago and now I can get a trickle to come out continuously. Do you think the rain is getting back into the well? What should I do?

Answer 1

well, methinks you should have called a poolwater company to fill your pool.  You sucked your poor well dry, and it may or may not come back.

Answer 2

Wait.It can take a while for a well to recharge.Of course most shallow wells(<50ft) are considered surface water.You might want to get a new well drilled or the shallow one "blown" out to get better flow and larger jug (resevoure)

Answer 3

Sounds like you might have to start drinking out of your pool.  Doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that drinking water is VASTLY more important than a pool.

Answer 4

If you got air and sediment, I'd say you ran your well dry.  You can lift off the wellcover and check the current level.  I don't know why you're only getting a trickle--I assume w/o the sediment?  I'd say:  first, check the water level (get a friend or two to help remove the lid--you don't have to take it all the way off; just lift it and move it to the side.  Have a flashlight with you).  Then, call a well driller/repairer.  They will probably be willing to talk to you about it and give you suggestions.  If not, call the next one.  

Maybe you lost some of your prime.  I think that's an all or nothing thing, though.