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…
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…
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…
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…
We see many cases of well problems that are directly attributable to surface water intrusion in the wells. These problems can range from coliform bacteria (including E. coli) to nitrates…
Although agricultural wells are often constructed in similar ways to municipal wells, their operational pattern is likely to be seasonal, which can result in maintenance issues caused by plugging, especially…
When locating a new well, finding the water is only part of the challenge. Making sure that water that the well produces is clean – and is likely to stay…
Because it usually requires very little effort to collect the data necessary for the calculation of Specific Capacity, it is an extremely useful measurement that can be used to identify…
All wells will experience performance declines over their lifespans, some wells more rapidly than others. For instance, wells in alluvial deposits, while generally more productive than bedrock wells, tend to…
We see many wells, including new ones, that are not performing as they should, with specific capacity and well efficiency much lower than they should be for the hydrogeological conditions.…