For many years, well drilling consisted only of deciding where to break ground and the actual drilling. If an issue arose with the well, it was difficult to ascertain the problem without drilling back down to the well and performing an inspection. All that repeated digging could weaken the well, and these water access systems could be expensive and time-consuming to install. Today, well drilling and maintenance are much easier to tackle thanks to well cameras. Below, Luisier Drilling in Oconto Falls, WI, shares some of the reasons they use well cameras.

What Is Televised Well Drilling?

Well drilling technicians can use cameras to see where they’re drilling as they go. This allows them to assess the material they’re digging through, whether it’s sand and rock or dirt and gravel. The cameras are on steel cables and can rotate a full 360 degrees, so technicians can gain a big and small picture of well interiors. The cameras are equipped with LED lights to view well walls and see water clarity. Their pressurized housings protect the camera from moisture damage, enabling them for use in dry and wet wells as well as hydrofracking operations.

Why Is Televised Well Drilling Helpful?

Without televising capabilities, water well testing involves blindly digging down to the well, which can potentially compromise its integrity. With the help of cameras, it’s easy to dip into the well without the potential for damage. The cameras can also be used to clean up or remove unsafe wells, as they allow technicians to see into the well so that they can create a plan to safely clean or dig it out. Plus, some companies also televise wells before and after hydrofracking to ensure the process was effective in fracturing rock and releasing gas.

If you need to have your current well assessed, or you need a new well drilled, consider working with a company that performs televised well drilling. This technology promotes safety while mitigating costs and construction. To learn more about the cameras and how they’re beneficial, call Luisier Drilling at (920) 848-5239, or visit the website for information on their 24/7 emergency pump service and 10-year guarantee on wells the company installs.