Living on a well in Desert Hills, New River or Cave Creek: pressure tank basics

If your home runs on a private well or hauled water, the pressure tank is what keeps water flowing between pump cycles. When it fails, the pump starts and stops with every tap.

Signs your pressure tank needs attention

A pump that clicks on and off constantly, pressure that surges and fades, or a tank that sounds full of water when you knock on the top.

Test the water too

Wells in this part of the North Valley vary a lot. Some carry sediment and some have tested high for arsenic, so a water test comes before any filter or softener.