The photos don't do the enormity of the project justice! The sheer size of the equipment being used was incredible all by itself. The volume was another stunning measurement of huge as the drill dug into the earth and then the piercing began to test if water was available. The initial prep and set up of equipment took the most time. Finding a path that would suit a truck with the need for a 40 foot clearance for the tower, among our 85 year old walnut trees was tricky. In the end, a young lilac tree that was about 12 years old was sacrificed. Small price to pay with the success of the well.
Once water was found and contained, it was capped off with a lovely red top. The next stage was to bring the water into our existing plumbing and holding tank system and finally into the house. This included a submersible pump being installed into the well. Eventually, we had a "baker pump" installed onto the top of the well head so that when electric goes out, we still have access to water. The men at Clouser Drilling and Rogue Valley Pump are our super heroes! There will be more photos, but here is the beginning our amazing well drilling story.
Yay, a well.
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Every day, thousands of water wells are dug to extract groundwater for a variety of uses. Frequently, the location and design of these wells are made without having a sufficient understanding of the local hydrogeology and the intended aquifer. Uninformed well siting and design, regrettably, is a widespread practice not only in Europe but also in many developing nations. The technique can endanger not only the fundamental operation of wells but also have a variety of frequently reported negative effects on the environment, including the undesirable mixing of aquifer water, dangerous soil subsidence, and the drying up of surface water bodies or springs.
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