Many cultures have traditional folktales involving water wells, often referencing the healing effects or religious significance of the water from special locations. In the ancient Celtic regions of Britain, wells have a particularly important religious role. Many Biblical stories are centered on well sites.
Did you know that well water is better for you than chemically filtered water is? This is because it gives your body all the benefits of water without any additional chemicals that could pose health risks.
The top part of a water well is usually lined with plastic or steel well casing, with the space between (known as the annulus being filled with grout to prevent polluted surface water from migrating downward and contaminating the aquifer.
All well drilling companies are required by law to carry liability insurance, and produce proof of this insurance to you upon your request. If you're working with another company that isn't properly insured, your property and investment could be at risk. We're happy to provide you with documentation of our insurance coverage.
Did you know that the three main types of water wells are driven, drilled, and dug wells? Driven wells use a pipe with a special point to dig into the ground, drilled wells use machines to drill into the ground, and dug wells are simply open bodies of water.
Did you know that one of the most common causes of water well contamination is the failure to seal the space between the well casing and the hole in the ground properly? Some materials that can seal this space are cement grout, concrete, or bentonite.