Wells

Portage Plumbing provides complete well and lake systems for homes, cottages, farms, and businesses. From troubleshooting low water and pressure issues to full system upgrades, we ensure your well or lake system is reliable, efficient, and up to current code. We work with lake, dug wells, drilled shallow and deep well systems and focus on long-term solutions that protect your pump, plumbing, and water quality.

Well Services Include:

  • Well pump installation and replacement (submersible & jet pumps)

  • Pressure tank installation, replacement, and adjustment

  • Well yield testing and flow assessment

  • Pump troubleshooting and priming issues

  • Well system upgrades to meet current code requirements

  • Cistern-to-well integration and refill systems

  • Constant-pressure pump system installation

  • Well seals, vents, and freeze protection

  • Shock chlorination, flushing, and system testing

  • Water supply troubleshooting for low pressure or intermittent water

  • Complete lake systems including heat line, pump stands and drain back systems

Leaking pipes, hoses, and equipment on rocky shoreline with water nearby.
Close-up of a rusty, charred piece of metal on a metal surface with green grass and trees in the background.
A close-up view of a long pole covered in numerous small shellfish or barnacles, extending into a body of water with a metal structure and a concrete surface nearby.
A rusty, weathered post on a dock with barnacles and green seaweed, next to a water body, with a digital measuring device nearby.
Close-up of a stainless steel submersible well pump with a circular sticker that reads 'Design & Assembly in the USA' and features a raised fist holding a wrench, set against a grassy background.
A trench dug in the ground for underground work, with a worker shoveling dirt nearby, and various tools and cables on the grass and a gray container with hoses on it.
A large metal device, likely a piece of industrial or scientific equipment, lies on a grassy field. The device is long and cylindrical with wires and cables attached, and some labels and warnings are visible on its surface.
A construction site dugout with Styrofoam insulation panels placed at the bottom of the trench. An excavator is nearby, and construction tools are on the ground. The area is outdoors with dirt and sparse grass.
A water filtration system with a blue tank on the left, a white tank in the middle labeled 'T Series Water Systems Tank,' and a black tank on the right. Various pipes, valves, and wiring connect the tanks, installed against a concrete wall with a rus
Close-up of a rusty, weathered birdhouse with a small opening, hanging from a tree branch in an outdoor setting with green grass and trees in the background.
Close-up of a metal well pump with a patriotic sticker featuring a fist holding a wrench over a background of the American flag. The sticker reads 'Design & Assembly in the USA'.
Close-up of rusted mechanical pipe or valve with green blurred foliage in the background.
A makeshift DIY sprinkler system made from PVC pipes and copper fittings laid on a wooden deck.
A rusty, old metal pole lies on the grass, with small yellow leaves scattered on the ground around it and cast shadows from nearby trees.
A patch of dry grass and weeds with a black pipe running through it and a measuring tape attached to it, in an outdoor setting.
An underground water pipe being installed beneath a concrete slab with surrounding soil and some small plants.
An open green cylindrical inspection chamber or manhole on a dirt ground, showing electrical cables and plumbing inside.
Close-up of a motorcycle handlebar with a 12-volt power socket, outdoors with grass and trees in the background.
View of an outdoor area with a sandy ground and green grass patches, featuring a blue garden hose or sprinkler lying on the ground.
Construction site featuring a large hole in the ground with a white insulating foam board placed inside, a red caution tape, a large roll of weather-resistant paperboard, and a small black pipe protruding from the ground
A snow-covered ground with a partially visible hand and a tool or piece of equipment, a long metal pole, a cardboard box, and a yellow and black power drill.
A water heater installed in a home with connecting pipes, a drain grate, and a nearby control box on the wall.
A cluttered workbench with tools and parts, including a large metal cylinder, power drill, screwdrivers, and various hardware items, on a dirt and dusty surface.
A construction site showing an open underground utility vault or manhole with electrical and communication cables, surrounded by snow and ice, with concrete debris and construction materials nearby.
Blue Flexcon water pressure tank connected to plumbing with pipes, valves, and a pressure gauge, situated on gravel. Cables and a power strip are nearby.
A water pressure tank with plumbing and control components in a room with plywood walls and concrete floor.
Piping system with copper and brass fittings, including a valve with a blue handle, connected to a blue box, in a construction or plumbing area with insulation and wood framing in the background.
Close-up of a rusted metal object, partially covered in dirt and grass, outdoors on a grassy area.
Close-up of a cylinder with a label that reads "Sigma 2000" attached to a metal pole, with wires connected to the pole, against a background of grass.
Close-up of a mechanical part on the ground, connected to multicolored wires, with grass and dirt in the background.
A metallic cylinder with a label containing technical specifications, brand names PENTAIR and PENTEK, and warning signs, placed outdoors on grass.
A green bucket with a lid is placed on the ground outdoors on a construction site with dirt and rocks. A black cable runs from the bucket into a hole in the ground. In the background, there are scattered tools, including a drill and other equipment,
A white, cylindrical water heater installed in an unfinished space with exposed pipes, valves, and electrical connections below.
Installment of a water system with a large water tank, plumbing pipes, and a control box in a wooden room under construction.
A water system setup with a white water tank, black tank, and various pipes and gauges along a concrete block wall.
A blue Flex condensate pump connected to plumbing and electrical wiring in a utility or mechanical room. The pump is situated on the concrete floor with pipes and wires attached.
Close-up of black snow-covered hiking shoes standing on snow, with brown leaves and a snow-covered ground visible.
Close-up of a plumbing pipe fitting with a filter, surrounded by a rusty pipe, on a snowy ground, with a power tool in the background.
A beige Rheem water heater installed in a basement or utility room, with various plumbing and electrical connections, surrounded by exposed wooden framing and construction materials.
A water treatment system with a blue pressure tank, a gray water heater, and various pipes and connections in a utility room
Close-up of a rusty, black pipe with a damaged and corroded fitting, with green foliage in the background.
A deep hole in the ground with a white pipe running through it, connected to a blue metallic fixture, with small dirt and debris around the hole.
A utility space with various electrical and plumbing components including a water pressure tank, control boxes, pipes, and unfinished cinder block walls.
An underground electrical junction box with multiple wires connected, installed in a dug hole in the ground.
A large white flexcon water heater tank installed in a basement or workshop space, connected to plumbing and electrical components, with a wooden wall background.
An indoor utility room with various plumbing and water system components, including a red water pressure tank, electrical control panels, and pipes running along the wall.
Close-up of a metallic cylindrical object with a label that reads 'DAD,' along with other technical and manufacturing information, set outdoors on gravel ground.
A close-up view of a rifle scope mounted on a rifle, positioned on a rusty metal surface outdoors, with snow and a brick wall in the background.
A concrete manhole cover with a metal pipe and a water supply hose attached, surrounded by snow and some grass and leaves on the ground.
Close-up of a dirty, rusted pipe with a yellow label partially visible, resting on snow-covered ground.
Close-up of a cylindrical metal (probably stainless steel) pump or mechanical device with labels and screws, with a blurred outdoor background.
A water heater labeled Flex 2 installed in a basement with wooden and drywall walls, connected to various pipes and a valve. Multiple cans of paint are on the floor nearby.
Close-up of a rusty pipe or mechanical device standing upright on snow-covered ground, with a person's black pants and shoes visible in the background.
A buried water or utility valve box surrounded by dirt, fallen autumn leaves, and construction caution tape.
A large concrete well with metal handles on top and a metal cover, surrounded by grass and plants, with a small label indicating 'Wells Regulation'.
Close-up of a well tag on a ground water well, with part of the metal pipe and a background of grass and buildings
Outdoor scene showing a concrete well with a cover, a garden area, a grassy yard, a brick house wall, and some green plants and flowers along the building foundation.