It’s easy for those in many major U.S. cities to take access to water for granted. They simply turn on the faucet, and clean water from the municipal system spouts out. For those in rural areas, however, the process is a lot more complicated. Since these people cannot access the city system, they must forge their own source the old-fashioned way: by drilling a water well pump. If you’re not familiar with how these systems work, you may want to learn the basics below. 

Residential Water Well Pumps 101

The Basics

Even if you haven’t seen one in real life, you can probably envision a well of bygone times; you know, the aboveground stone ones complete with a bucket to scoop up the water. While contemporary water wells are drilled into the ground and rely on electric pumps, the basic premise remains the same. The pump works to extract the water from underground aquifers and deliver it to your home.   

The Types

All modern wells are not created equal, however. The type of well system that a professional will construct depends largely on the height of the water table in your area. Consequently, they may range anywhere from 20 to hundreds of feet deep, depending on the terrain and water outlook.

For wells less than about 50 feet deep, a professional will typically employ a drive point or auger well. A drive point well involves driving interconnected pipes into the earth until one strikes a suitable aquifer. The auger method involves boring a hole lined with concrete into the water source. For deeper wells, a drill rod with a rotator bit or a cable tool may be needed to extract the water.

Don’t worry if you don’t know everything there is to know about your water well pump—the professionals from All’s Well in Fairbanks, AK, have you covered. For the advice, inspections, and repairs you need, look no further than their trusted team. They also offer drilling and emergency well services. To learn more about how the well company can support you, visit the website or call (907) 455-4082.