January 9, 2020
What is a well? A well is a hole drilled in the ground in order to access water. It uses a pump and pipes to pull the water into your house. The well also screens out dirt/sand and other unwanted particles that could clog your pipes. TYPES OF WELLS There are two basic types of wells that you see, including: Shallow wells: These are normally bored wells and are less than 100 feet deep. Deep wells: These wells are normally 250 feet deep on average and sometimes have to go through rock to get to water. Well Construction The first step in constructing a well is to find the right location for it. You will need to look at the size of the area, the proximity to property lines, and the proximity to things that could contaminate the water in the well. Next comes the actual drilling of […]