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New Water Well Drilling
Whether you are building on a property that has never had a well or are replacing an existing well, proper well construction is key to the safety of a resident’s water supply. The Department of Water Resources and the State Water Board have established well construction standards. Wells must be drilled by a licensed contractor, and must meet applicable local and/or state well standards. The size of a well depends on the terrain being drilled into and how much water needs to be pumped out. As a State licensed contractor we are familiar with the hydrology of an area and will be able to establish the right location for your well, size the system correctly, and choose the best construction technique.
Old Water Well Abandonment
Unused and abandoned wells can allow for contamination of aquifers used as drinking water sources. To prevent unnecessary contamination, more and more counties are requiring property owners to destroy wells that are no longer in use. Usually, an abandoned well is filled with cement or similar compounds. Local environmental health agencies are responsible for specific well destruction standards. A licensed contractor must complete the destruction.
Airlifting
In the context of well construction, airlifting is the development of a newly drilled well to get it ready for pump installation. Airlifting is done by inserting high pressure air lines into the well which removes drill mud and sand from the water-bearing formation adjacent to the perforated intervals of the casing. If is exceedingly important because proper development is required to obtain the optimum yield with minimum drawdown, to reduce sanding, and to lengthen the economic lift of the well.
Airlifting can also been done to clean out an existing well Well cleaning, when done properly, extends the life of a water well and its components, and helps make well water safer to drink. There are several warning signs that a water well needs to be cleaned. These include: (1) water coming out of the taps that is cloudy or contains foreign matter, (2) water that has a funny taste or smell, (3) falling well capacity and water pressure, or (4) routine water testing that is positive for bacteria or other harmful materials. If any of these warning signs are present, especially after a routine disinfection cycle, it is most likely time for a professional water well cleaning. Ignoring these signs can cause costly damage to the well and create health hazards for people and animals.
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