Lucama supplies its town water from town-owned groundwater wells, so town customers don't maintain a pump. In the rural 27851 area, some homes are on Wilson County water districts and some may be on private wells; on a private well, lost water usually means the pump, the switch or the tank. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lucama.
Lucama's water system
Lucama is a small Wilson County farm town of about 1,000 people with a state-approved wellhead protection plan for its town wells. Those wells are the town's to maintain. In 2018, state regulators cited Lucama for brown, discolored water because treatment wasn't controlling iron and manganese, and the town planned more flushing, a well fix and filter replacement. A 2022 state-funded project covers replacing about 4,000 feet of six-inch cast iron water line, eight hydrants and a new 100,000-gallon elevated tank.
Outside town, Wilson County water districts serve parts of the county, but which homes near Lucama are on county water and which are on private wells hasn't been verified. About two-thirds of Lucama's homes were built before 1980.
If you're a town customer and the water turns brown, contact the town first. On a private well, discoloration is a reason to test the water, since iron and manganese can coat a pump's intake and wear on switch parts over time.
Repair or replace on a private well
| Part | Repair works when | Replace when |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure switch | Contacts only need cleaning | Contacts are pitted or the switch sticks |
| Pressure tank | Air charge just needs adjusting | The bladder has torn or the tank is rusting through |
| Control box | A capacitor or relay has failed | Surge or moisture damage |
| Pump | A wiring fault at the wellhead | The motor has failed or output has dropped |
| Filters | A cartridge change restores flow | The housing is cracked or leaking |
Signs of trouble
- No water from any faucet
- The pump clicking on and off quickly
- Rusty or dark water on a private well
- Pressure dropping after a filter
- The pump running when nothing is on
Timing and seasons
Late summer is when private wells around Lucama work hardest, with gardens, livestock and irrigation all drawing water. Storms bring surge risk to motors and control boxes. Under 1% of 27851 homes use utility gas, so most rely on electricity and propane, which means a power outage stops a private well pump. If your pump runs nonstop at any time, turn off its breaker before calling.
We couldn't confirm which office issues permits for Lucama; Wilson County Inspections is the likely one, and the plumber can check.
Well Pump Repair questions in Lucama
My town's water comes from wells. Do I have a pump to maintain?
My well water turned rusty or brown. Is the pump involved?
How can I tell if my house is on a private well or public water?
What happens to my water when the power goes out?
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