The Well Drilling Process

The entire well-drilling process begins with us drilling a deep hole underground as a means of locating suitable water. As we drill, we inspect the quality of the soil that is coming up out of the ground to ensure safety and water potential. The soil can indicate how much water is located in the area along with its general quality. 

Once we find suitable water, we sink a pipe known as a well screen down the drilled hole. This pipe has thin slots that allow water to flow inside while keeping sand, stones, and other debris out of the pipe. After this, we extend a solid pipe to the surface of the well, which allows us to continue with the rest of our installation process.

The Well Water Gravel Filter

The well water gravel filter comes into play once the initial water pipe is installed. The gravel works as a filter to keep dirt and sand out of the well screen. Our team then installs grout around the well to prevent surface contamination, as it seals off the hole around the pipe keeping debris away. 

As water well professionals, we understand the importance of locating and maintaining contaminant free water for the safety of everyone that uses the new well. This is why we use a database of all previous wells and well depths, along with other resources, to try and anticipate what type of water quality issues to expect.

The Well Pump

In order to get water from an above-ground well, a pump is necessary. We offer a range of different pumps, tanks, and fittings to get the job done. The two main types of pumps used for water wells are suction and submersible pumps. Suction pumps are becoming less popular due to their lack of reliability in comparison to submersible pumps. Suction pumps are placed above the water table and use a sucking motion to draw the water up from the well before pushing it to the desired location. Submersible pumps, on the other hand, are placed within the well and push the water up to its destination.

Expansion Tank

Once a water supply is connected to a home or source, a water expansion tank is typically installed. The tank features an interior lining and a contained level of air pressure. When water enters the tank, the air pressure inside creates a stored reserve of water under pressure. The pressure will eventually build up to the point where it triggers a switch to turn the pump off. When a tap is opened in the house, the water drawn is from the tank until the pressure drops and activates the pump. This prevents the pump from being turned on and off frequently. The water tank also ensures that the pump only runs for the minimum amount of time when it is not required.