What To Expect With Your First Well

Getting a water well installed is an excellent way to have a reliable and steady supply of water for your home or farm. However, there are several things to keep in mind when you are planning to get a water well installed. In this article, we’ll discuss what to expect when getting a water well installed.

• Assessing your water needs: Before getting a water well installed, you need to determine how much water you will require. This will help determine the size and depth of the well that you need. Also determine how much water is adequate for your needs. (Residential, commercial, and/or irrigation purposes).

• Permitting: Most states require a permit to drill a water well. In California, you need one and for the well to be drilled by a licensed well drilling professional. You will need to obtain a permit from your state’s environmental or natural resources agency to get permission to drill a well on your property. If not, your well will have to be removed.

• Site evaluation: A site evaluation is necessary to determine the location and type of well that will work best for your specific needs. The water well drilling company will determine the best spot for your well based on past drilling history from State records. This will greatly minimize the risk of a drilling in a dry area. We can make no guarantees that we will hit water, no company can.

Water treatment: Depending on the water quality after installing the well, you may need to install a water treatment system to remove impurities and make the water safe for drinking. It could be contaminated from a local industrial zone, or many other situations. Once the water is tested a water filtration system may need to be installed to improve the water quality for safe consumption.

Maintenance: Regular maintenance is necessary to keep your well functioning properly. This includes regular annual/bi-annual water quality testing, cleaning the well, and checking the pump and electrical systems if there is mechanical failure of components. Everything breaks down with enough use and time and your well is no different. The water pump is the most commonly replaced component of the well because it works the most to deliver water to your residence. But it will last a while.

How long does it take to get a well installed?

The time it takes to get a well installed depends on several factors such as location and the drilling process. The permit process, water depth requirement and weather conditions also come into play. On average, the installation of a water well can take anywhere from a couple of days to several weeks depending on the complexity of the project. Unexpected issues like hitting a dry spot, hitting hard rock formations underground, and more can delay the timeline. It is important to discuss the estimated timeline with your contractor and to take into account any potential delays before starting the installation process.

Should You Drill A Well Before Building Your House?

It is generally recommended that you drill a well before building your house. Many properties are deemed “well first” because the well must be installed first before any building is to be started. You could have a dry piece of land, and building a house with no access to water is not livable or feasible. Not fun! This is why it is important to drill a well before building a house. If could save you tens of thousands of dollars and save you from a massive headache.

This will help ensure that you have access to an adequate and reliable water supply for the duration of your home’s lifespan. By drilling a well in advance, you can also determine what type of pump system is needed to extract the water from the ground, as well as identify any potential issues with the quality or availability of groundwater on your property. Additionally, it allows you to plan ahead so that all necessary components such as piping and wiring can be installed during construction rather than added later.

Ultimately, having a well drilled before building your house will provide peace of mind knowing that there won’t be any unexpected surprises.