For homeowners who are fortunate enough to have the option of a private well, there’s an important decision to make: deep well installation versus shallow. Both deep and shallow well pumps serve unique purposes. To help you determine which option is better for your needs, King’s Pump and Technical Service in Glennville, GA, is here with some useful information.

As its name suggests, deep well installation is done by digging far into the ground. Deep well pumps may extend 90 to 300 feet beneath the surface of your property. These pumps are submerged fully in your well and can feature either a two-wire or three-wire design. While the former is simpler to install, the latter is easier to maintain.

Shallow well pumps, on the other hand, are only used in depths of 25 feet below ground or shallower. Unlike deep well pumps, these systems are not submerged and are instead kept separately in detached housing. Oftentimes, these pumps require a tank or booster to maintain ample water pressure and prevent the motor from burning out.

Determining the appropriate depth for your well and its pump system depends on a few factors. The soil composition, neighboring homes, and local runoff are just a few things to consider. A report from the University of Arizona indicates explains how deeper wells tend to have water impacted most by the geology through which it flows. This means deep well installation will likely yield water richer in minerals like calcium and magnesium, which makes it harder. On the other hand, shallow wells may be more inclined to have water affected by the activities both you and your surrounding neighbors perform. Thus, shallow wells may be best for sparsely populated areas.

Whether you opt for a deep well installation or a shallow well system, King’s Pump and Technical Service is the best team for the job. With more than 15 years of experience, their company excels in well pump and residential irrigation system repairs, maintenance, and installation. To discuss your well options with one of their knowledgeable team members, call (912) 654-0149, or visit their website for more information.