Category: Frequently Asked Questions about Water Wells

Bacteria in Water Well Water in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

Bacteria in Well water are one of the most common contaminants that come up present during both routine water quality testing and real estate transfer testing. What many homeowners do not realize is according to the EPA the Environmental Protection Agency a Federal regulatory agency and DEP Department of Environmental Protection Agency for Massachusetts and… Read more »

Water Well Hydrofracking in MA & NH

What is hydrofracking? Hydrofracking, which is also referred to as hydrofracturing, is a process that can be used to increase the flow of water into a well. “Hydro” means water, “fracking” is short for fracture. Hydrofracking is typically used for low yield wells. The process is designed for drilled wells only. Fracture? Are you really… Read more »

Irrigation Wells in MA & NH

Water bans in your city or town killing your lawn and garden? A water well for irrigation purposes is a great solution, you can water whenever you would like. The upfront cost for the water well may seem daunting but it will pay for itself in a short time with the money that you will… Read more »

Are you considering having a water well drilled in MA and NH ?

Are you considering having a water drilled on your property?  Here is a bit of info to get your started.   There are two main sources of water available today:  water wells and public water supply.    When you own a well you are in control of what’s in your water, how much water you can use… Read more »

Are you considering an Irrigation Water Well in Massachusetts and New Hampshire?

Irrigation Wells are becoming more and more popular among homeowners in the region. Many homeowners have invested thousands of dollars in lawn irrigation systems, and maintenance however a huge percentage of these homeowners and even commercial property owners rely on municipal water systems as the water supply to feed these systems. Today with droughts, water… Read more »

The Objective of Water Well Abandonment/ Decommisioning in MA and NH.

Many consumers do not understand the importance of water well abandonment also known as water well decommissioning. This Blog is dedicated to debuting the myth behind this often time confusing practice. The main concern regarding unused and/improperly abandoned wells is simple these wells are a direct and significant threat to the ground water quality and… Read more »

Understanding your well system components

I am frequently asked to describe in greater detail what components are involved within a well system. Below I will provide details for the main components of a well. In some cases these items can vary slightly or be substituted with products alike. Starting with the main component the Submersible well pump, we will work… Read more »