If site location and well drilling are the beginning of a well's life, well abandoning signifies the end. Coolwater Drilling, which has been serving residents of Bremerton and Shelton, WA, for more than 40 years, can get you through every step of this process. Since the responsibility of well abandoning belongs to the owner, it's important to familiarize yourself with the method if you have a well on your property. 

The ultimate purpose of well abandoning is the proper, by-the-book decommissioning of a well that’s no longer useful. Wells that are left unsealed or aren’t properly sealed pose a threat to public safety and can affect the quality of surrounding groundwater. In addition to all applicable local regulations and standards, correct well abandoning techniques must take into account geology, hydrogeology, and well construction. 

There are a few materials and methods used for well abandoning, and the one you choose will depend on the construction and current state of the well. In some cases, aggregate — which is composed of sand, crushed stone, and similar materials — can be poured into the well. In other instances, sealants will be used to create a watertight barrier or bridge seals will be implemented to isolate a well's cavernous sections and provide another level of structural integrity. 

Successful well abandoning eliminates any pathways for further contamination, prevents hydrological changes in the aquifer system, and rids the area of the physical hazard of having an open hole in the ground. It's a crucial job, so you should hire a reliable company like Coolwater Drilling to execute it. Visit their website for more information about well maintenance, abandoning, and their other services. Call their Bremerton location at (360) 830-9005 or their Shelton location at (360) 426-3545 to arrange a free estimate.