Edgewater is a waterfront community on the South River in Anne Arundel County, where many homes — particularly in the older waterfront neighborhoods and rural areas — rely on private well water from the Magothy aquifer. The Magothy aquifer in this area commonly delivers water with elevated iron, hardness, and occasional sulfur odors.

Waterfront properties in Edgewater also face unique well water challenges. Shallow wells near the South River and Chesapeake Bay are at elevated risk for bacterial contamination, particularly after heavy rainfall. The proximity to tidal water means well casings must be properly sealed and maintained to prevent surface water infiltration.

The typical well in Edgewater runs 100–250 feet deep, with submersible pumps that have a service life of 10–15 years under normal conditions. Iron-laden water from the Magothy aquifer shortens that lifespan — iron deposits coat the pump motor and impellers, reducing efficiency and generating heat that degrades the motor windings over time. We install a Pump Saver on every pump we replace to protect against the dry-run failure that iron-fouled wells can cause.