Planning
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Geothermal Loop Fields Explained
A geothermal heat pump does not create heat by burning fuel. It moves heat between a building and the ground through an underground collector made from connected pipe. The collector…
by WellDrillingGuide.comAug 31 No comments -
How a Water Well Is Drilled: From Site Visit to Drinkable Water
Drilling a residential water well usually takes about one to five working days once the rig is operating. The full process—from the first site visit to water that has passed…
by Well Drilling Guide Editorial TeamAug 23 No comments -
Well Casing and Grouting: Why They Matter and What the Code Requires
The casing and grout seal are the two components that protect your drinking water from contamination at the surface. If either fails, bacteria, pesticides, fuel, road salt, or dirty runoff…
by Well Drilling Guide Editorial TeamJun 20 No comments -
How to Choose a Licensed Well Driller: 12 Questions to Ask Before Hiring
Hiring a well driller is not like hiring a general contractor. You are trusting someone to bore through your property into the water supply your household may depend on for…
by Well Drilling Guide Editorial TeamJun 20 No comments -
How Deep Should a Water Well Be? What Actually Determines the Depth
There is no universal “right” well depth. A water well must reach an aquifer that can supply usable water reliably while meeting the construction standards in your state, province, county,…
by Well Drilling Guide Editorial TeamJun 20 No comments -
Drilled vs. Bored vs. Driven Wells: Cost, Depth and Contamination Risk
There are three basic types of private water wells: drilled, bored and driven. The right one for a property depends mainly on the local geology, the depth of usable groundwater…
by Well Drilling Guide Editorial TeamJun 20 No comments





