Installing a well is a convenient way to provide your home with a consistently fresh supply of water. You don’t need to depend on municipal usage, nor do you have to pay any associated fees. The water tastes especially crisp and fresh, too. But what’s the best type of well to install on your property? Here’s what you should know before you hire a well drilling contractor.

Types of Residential Water Wells

1. Drilled

Well drilling companies use pipe equipment to create an opening in the ground when installing a drilled well. This is generally the most common option for homeowners who seek a reliable product they can depend on daily. Some are shallow, while others can extend up to 1000 feet below the surface of the earth. To prevent the walls of the well from buckling and contamination from nearby sediment, your contractor will place a casing inside the opening. Space around this structure is sealed to create a reliable barrier to further protect from pollution. A cap is installed on the well to minimize pollution from surface water.

2. Driven

If your property consists of gravel or sand that supplies water, you might consider a driven well. To construct this, your well drilling contractor will use a sleek pipe to create a shallow hole. Because they’re situated so close to the surface, and because there is no protective seal around the casing, they’re more vulnerable to contamination. When driven by hand, they typically reach no more than 30 feet deep; machinery, however, can produce openings of up to 50 feet or more.

3. Dug

Dug wells were often installed reliable well-drilling equipment didn’t exist. Instead, the ground was simply excavated by hand until it reached a point beneath the water table. The opening was then lined with some type of protective material, such as brick or stone, to promote stability, then covered with tile or wood. In general, dug wells are fairly shallow, which leaves them susceptible to pollution due to surface contaminants. They’re also vulnerable to drought.
 

Are you thinking about installing a well on your property? Turn to Hartmann Well Drilling & Service in New Prague, MN. Proudly serving local homeowners and businesses since 1932, the well drilling professionals install structures for residential, commercial, and irrigation purposes, among others. After it’s installed, they’ll make sure that your well remains in great condition by performing well repairs and water testing as needed. Visit them online to learn about these well services, or call them at (952) 758-2202 to request a free estimate.