If you’re moving to a new home or building one, it may be necessary to contact a well drilling company to install a new water system. You can’t just walk a few yards from the house and decide to dig—there are many factors that go into this critical choice to ensure your family can access high-quality water. Here are three things the contractors will keep in mind when deciding on the location of a new well.

Consider These Factors Before Well Drilling

1. Water Access & Use

When choosing a well location, the drilling company will assess the planned water use to determine whether the resources available will fulfill those needs. For example, if you need water for casual everyday use for a family of four, you may require between 150 and 300 gallons per day. The contractor will decide whether the water available in different points of the property will offer enough to cover this amount and more.

2. Geology 

The makeup of your backyard doesn’t just affect the difficulty of well drilling. In fact, the rocks, dirt, and clay can drastically change well quality. A paper from the University of Wyoming shared that gypsum and halite can contribute to hard water that requires treatment to remove odors and prevent it from causing dry skin and hair. Sedimentary rocks like sandstone offer great well potential because they don’t dissolve quickly and offer a permanence that softer rocks can’t provide.

3. Utility Placement

Where in your yard are the gas lines and electricity lines? Does the home connect to a city sewer through underground piping? It’s critical that the well drilling company understands utility sources before deciding where to dig, as it’s necessary to stay between 15 and 25 feet away from these lines to promote safety. You can learn where these sources lie by calling the respective companies. They should immediately know the location of the power, sewer, or gas lines or be able to come out to gather and provide that information ASAP.

If you need residential or commercial drilling, contact Gainous Well Drilling in Grady County, GA, to set up an appointment with the licensed and bonded contractor. The team offers well and pump maintenance and repairs as well as inspections and cleanings. Call the Cairo-area well drilling company at (229) 377-7883 or visit the website for information on their offerings for homes, businesses, and agricultural enterprises.