More than 15 million households in the United States use individual wells to supply water for our families. Water from modern wells is naturally filtered and is cool, natural and pure. Consolidated or "Bedrock" Wells are drilled into a formation consisting entirely of a natural rock formation that contains no soil. The average well depth in our area is roughly 300 feet.

All private well construction is based on reasonable judgments due to experience of rock formations and water supply in the area. We provide our customers with an "Estimate" sheet and not a "Quote" sheet because there is never firm knowledge of where water is exactly underground or what yield it holds at your well site. If the water that is first "tapped" during drilling is adequate for your needs somewhere before 500 ft. depth, drilling usually stops. If there is inadequate yield by that depth we offer to drill deeper or perform a "hydrofrac" procedure; this entails pumping roughly 2000 gallons of water down the hole, submerging an inflatable "packer" and introducing up to 2,400 psi of air charge and holding it until a fracture gives way to allow water to flow into the well. This procedure is equivalent to dynamite without the chemicals and has a very large success rate.

Once the well is established, the well pump and pressure tank system need to be designed to give you optimum use for your needs. Proper sizing is crucial to the construction and performance of your well system. Your system is designed to suit the needs of your household. Factors considered when sizing your system include such things as the number of bathrooms, bedrooms, occupants and anticipated water use for extras such as swimming pools, spas or whirlpool baths, garden hydrants or number of animals in a barn.

Don't jeopardize your water system. Using the right equipment is very important. Did you know that an improperly sized pump will mean a shortage of water to your family? The following is a list of the average gallons per minute (GPM) for common household water-using appliances and systems.

Proper well construction is the key to operating and maintaining your well. The initial cost of a properly constructed well may be somewhat higher. However, in the long run a properly constructed well and correctly sized service system will result in improved efficiency, less maintenance, increase the value of your home and provide for a longer well life.

The quality of water is much more dependant on the geological formations and water bed surrounding your well than any specific depth. In general, the deeper the well, the greater the likelihood for increased minerals in the water, which may require a water softening or conditioning unit for your well system to protect the investment of your home.

For all customers that we drill a well for, we provide the initial "Mineral Test" at no charge. We include this in the well package because no one knows what quality of water is going to come out of your well, and it offers us the chance to give you a "heads up" of any potential problems you might expect. It is suggested that you follow up once every five years to monitor how/if your water has changed.