A water well can provide your home or business with healthy and clean drinking water—but you have to establish it first by drilling. With the help of a professional well drilling company, you can tap into your personal water from aquifers deep underground. But how deep do well contractors need to drill? The following guide explains the process.

Reaching the Water Table

The water table is the underground area from which a well draws its water. As the seasons change, the level rises and falls. If the well doesn’t reach deeper than the water table’s lowest point, you’ll experience interruptions in service. There is no predetermined depth, since the water table changes from area to area. Some water wells can be fairly shallow at a mere 100 feet deep, while others may need to plumb depths exceeding 1,000 feet.

Avoiding Shallow Water Contamination

There is more to digging a water well than reaching the water table, however. Even if a viable source of water is closer to the surface, digging deeper is usually worth the extra effort. Groundwater near the surface has the potential to be contaminated with bacteria that can cause health issues. Water in the deeper subsurface gets filtered naturally by rocks and soil. A deep well is therefore far less likely to contain harmful microorganism. Deeper water sources do often have more minerals, but they can be easily removed from the source with the help of a water softener system.

If you need a new water well dug for your home or business, Werner Well & Pump Service LLC is ready to help. With more than four decades of experience, this family-owned company has the expertise to complete a wide range of services including well maintenance, water treatment, and much more. Every customer is treated with the respect and focus they deserve.Visit their website for a full list of services or call (860) 354-0290 to speak with them.