Shute’s Water Systems & Well Drilling

By Jaxyn Boyce

Shute’s Water System and Well Drilling has been a family-operated business since 1963, when Howard Shute and his brother-in-law, Warren Shetler, first opened the business. Originally named Lafayette Well Drilling, Howard Shute carried the business alongside his sons; Mark, Neil, and Scott, and its reputation for many years until Howard Shute officially retired at almost 80 years. Scott Shute and Matt Farkas continue the effort of providing safe and clean water. The office is run by Scott’s wife, Becky, and Mark Shute’s daughter, Jill. Satisfied customer recommendations and glowing reviews are attributed to Shute’s Water Systems and Well Drilling’s success. 

Now serving the CNY’s areas, including Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Cortland, Cazenovia, Chittenango, Canastota, Fayetteville, Auburn, Tully, Lafayette, Marcellus, Manilus, Camillus, and Skaneateles. Scott Shutes mentions, “With years of experience, our team will assess your needs and create a custom water system plan or repair that’s right for you.”There are tests to determine the specific needs of a customer, and the basic water analysis of hard metals is free. For a more detailed survey, called the Water quality indicators (WQI), there is the option to test for microorganisms and bacteria. Shute’s Water Systems conducts the test, and the results are then sent to a lab. They stress the importance of well-testing as the lasting effects can lead to health problems.

There are a few things to keep in mind when determining the quality or purity of the water. Examples are; recent construction, location, maintenance, the water source, and any septic floods that could cause leakage into the well. These area contaminants vary upon location as well. Shute’s Water systems have Ultraviolet filters, Chlorination and Filtration setup, and Carbon and Sediment filters. If water is determined to be hard, there are also conditioning treatments available, like; reverse osmosis, salt-based or salt-free, dual water tank softener, or a magnetic water descaler. 

Shute’s Water Systems can provide installation and maintenance on water pumps and storage systems. Any brand is available and can be maintained. However, a brand manufactured in the Auburn and Seneca area, Goulds, is a popular choice. In addition, Shute’s Well Drilling is a four-generation business, with Mark and his son Jeff overseeing. Both experienced and reliable, the benefits of private well water can provide financial benefits, as well as cleaner water overall. Free from water bills, and the toxins public water can carry, Shute’s Well Drilling installs quality wells for its customers. Their slogan is, “Quality Water From Your Well To Your Faucet!” Shute’s Well Drilling is located on Highway 20, in Lafayette. They can be reached at (315) 952-4113. Shute’s Water System is also located in Lafayette on 5684 Route 20. To schedule an appointment, they can be reached at (315) 677-5552.