Methane in Your Well Water? Here’s How We Can Help You Remove It Safely

If your home uses well water, you might be dealing with a hidden problem that many homeowners face: methane gas. Methane is a naturally occurring gas that can seep into underground water supplies, and while it’s not directly harmful to drink, it poses significant safety risks to your home.

In fact, many homeowners might not even realize they have methane in their well water. Some common signs include fizzy water—like drinking from a soda bottle—and spitting faucets, especially in the morning after water has settled in the pressure tank overnight. These symptoms are easily overlooked, but they’re often telltale signs of methane contamination.

Why Methane in Well Water Is a Problem

Methane in well water isn’t something you want to ignore. Though not toxic, methane can accumulate as gas when it escapes from your water during daily use, such as running taps, taking showers, or doing laundry. This gas can build up in enclosed spaces like basements or utility rooms, creating the potential for fire or explosion. Methane is also highly flammable, which adds another layer of risk if it escapes into the air.

How We Can Help You Remove Methane

At Popejoy, we offer two highly effective solutions to tackle methane contamination—whether the gas is at the well source or already in your home’s water system.

1. AirWell System

The AirWell system removes methane right at the wellhead, stopping it before it enters your home. This system works by venting the gas from the water while it’s still underground, ensuring that methane doesn’t reach your taps. This method is ideal for homeowners who want to address the problem at its root and keep methane out of the water supply altogether.

2. Sentry System

If methane has already made its way into your home’s water system, the Sentry system is designed to remove the gas before it reaches your faucets. This in-home solution is installed near the point where water enters your home, using advanced filtration techniques to safely strip methane from the water. The Sentry system offers a reliable way to ensure the water coming out of your taps is safe and methane-free.

Symptoms of Methane in Water: What to Look For

Methane contamination is often hard to detect because the gas is odorless and tasteless. However, there are a few common signs to watch for:

• Fizzy Water: If your tap water bubbles or has a fizzy appearance, similar to soda, this could be methane gas escaping from the water.
• Spitting Faucets: Another sign is spitting or spurting from faucets, especially after water has been sitting in the pressure tank overnight. This often happens because methane accumulates in the water lines and is released all at once when the faucet is first turned on.

Many homeowners may not even realize that the symptoms they are experiencing are linked to methane. The good news is, we have solutions that can fix this issue.

The Benefits of Methane Removal

• Improved Safety: Removing methane reduces the risk of fire or explosion in your home. It also improves indoor air quality by eliminating the buildup of gas in enclosed spaces.
• Better Water Quality: Methane can give your water an unpleasant, fizzy feel. More importantly, gas in the water can disrupt the operation of water treatment equipment such as softeners or backwashing filters. When gas accumulates in the system, it can break the siphon during regeneration cycles, preventing the equipment from backwashing properly. Removing methane helps ensure your water treatment system operates efficiently while improving the overall taste and quality of your drinking water.
• Peace of Mind: With either our AirWell or Sentry system, you can rest easy knowing that your water is safe for use and your home is protected from potential hazards.

For over 40 years, Popejoy has been providing expert solutions for water quality issues. Methane contamination doesn’t have to be a mystery—you don’t have to live with fizzing water or spitting faucets. Let us help you protect your home and enjoy clean, safe water again.

If you suspect methane in your well water, contact us today for a free consultation. Visit us at popejoyinc.com or give us a call to schedule your water assessment.