A jet pump draws water from a shallow or deep well using suction and pressure. Here is the Great Falls guide.
The shallow well
A single-pipe jet pump lifts water from roughly 25 feet or less.
The deep well
A two-pipe jet pump with an ejector reaches deeper water.
The symptom
Losing prime or short cycling are common jet pump problems.
The call
Keep the well supplying the home. Call 888-217-3585 and Great Falls Plumber Connect will match you with a Great Falls pro.
Plumbing in Great Falls: what to know
In Great Falls, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Cascade County — from Helena, Lewistown and Havre to ZIP codes like 59401, 59414, 59404 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Great Falls?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Great Falls Plumber Connect will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Great Falls.