Q: What exactly is a Drilled Well?
A: A drilled well consist of a hole bored into the ground, with upper part being lined with casing. The casing prevents the collapse of the borehole walls and with a drive shoe or grout seal prevents surface or subsurface contaminants from entering the water supply.
Q: How much water will I need?
A: Depending on what the demand in the household is would depend on how much water is needed. For example, is there Irrigation, hot tubs, multiple bathrooms, and other utilities that demand water? All these items make a difference from home to home. The NGWA suggests 7 Gallons per Minute for the average home. Most towns require 5 GPM which is fairly good as a minimum. Several Irrigation contractor look for 10gpm for Irrigating alone. But the best thing to do is discuss your water requirements with our water well professionals.
Q: What determines how deep my well could be?
A: Well Drilling is very unpredictable, there is no exact science of locating the water before you start drilling. However if you consult with your immediate neighbors with wells it might give you a genaral idea of the average depth in your area. Also State or Local Regulating agency may have records on file of wells in your neighborhood.
Q: What do I need to do before you drill and what will I need to do after your done Drilling?
A: Every installation is different, depending on local codes and state laws can make a difference on how much preperation and finishing touches will need to be done by us or subcontracters. Most homeowners already have local contracters that they use and we can work with them or if need be we can subcontract leaving you with very little to do.
Q: What Is the best Location for my Well?
A: Once State and Local setbacks are met any remaining area will be decided by you on what the best location is. The accesibility to drill can be a factor for the remaining area. Some examples of State and Local setbacks could be; that wells have to be certain distances away from septic systems, property lines, utilities, etc... If your contact your local Board of Health or Building Permits office they will be able to tell you their specific requirements.
Q: How much of a mess will the Drilling Rig make of my Yard?
A: If it is a new construction and the landscaping has not been completed then cleanup is simple. When drilling in established areas some minor lanscaping may be needed. Not to worry though you will have a great new water source to give your lawn a speedy recovery. |  |
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