A Cautionary Tale
Well problems usually fall within predictable patterns, so the tendency is to jump immediately to a solution once you know what the problem is. Every now and again, though, we…
The Art of Water Wells Review
There has not been a good book on the construction of water wells since, in my mind, the Second Edition of Groundwater and Wells by Fletcher Driscoll. The Art of…
It’s Just a Well!
I don’t normally discuss ongoing projects here, but this time I wanted to share a current well project that might be of interest to a lot of people. The well…
It’s Not Business As Normal!
Even if at the time you read this post quarantine restrictions have been loosened, it is likely that the unprecedented shut down of the nation’s economy is going to have…
Stainless Steel Wells
Recently, I talked about why a well constructed with more expensive, but durable, materials, may be the least expensive well over its lifespan. This is due the fact that some…
The True Cost of a Well
When most people think of the cost of a well, they usually only consider the cost to drill and construct the well and contracts for new wells are often bid…
A Good Driller’s Log Can Be One of Your Best Diagnostic Tools
One of my first stopping points when I am trying to figure out what ails a well is the driller’s log. There can be a lot of clues there as to…
Water Level Measurements – A Simple But Useful Diagnostic Tool
I’m always amazed at how many small water systems, not to mention domestic well owners, do not keep track of water levels in their wells. Measuring water levels is simple…
Sometimes, There Is Just Not Enough Water
I recently got a phone call from a colleague of mine whom I team up with on well projects from time to time. He had an interesting dilemma that he…
Where Is That Contaminant Coming From In My Well?
I talked to the operator of a small water district in California several years ago about an issue they were having with arsenic in their main supply well. Water samples…