What do I do if I have a low producing well?

The well log you are given when the well is drilled is very important for determining any future work to be completed on your well. This is the road map to your well. The options available to you will depend on the type of well you have. If you have a bedrock well you may be able to deepen it, hydro fracture it or do both. If neither of these options are available to you, you may want to consider a storage system or if you have two wells, using both wells with an alternator system.

What if I do not have a well log?

A down the hole video camera is instrumental in diagnosing a well problem. It allows the driller to inspect the casing, the well seal, rock formation and fractures.

How will I know how much water my well is producing?

When your well is being drilled, the flow is being measured by the driller using compressed air with the rig. Water is measured by the flow as it is airlifted out of the well and by the rate of recovery. The most accurate method of testing is a pump test. The amount of time the well should be tested for is determined by the driller who knows depth and estimated rate of recovery. If you are buying a house, the well should be pump tested for a four hour time period to determine the exact flow. Some municipalities and bank have this requirement as well. Water levels should ideally be taken and the well should be allowed to stabilize ( if Possible) before the four hour pumping period officially begins. If the well runs out of water, the rate of recovery must be tested to determine how much water the well actually produces.