Water is a precious resource—especially in the desert—and irrigating your lawn, landscaping, or crops requires a lot of it. This can add up to a considerable expense if you must purchase potable water from a municipal water utility. In such cases, installing a water well specifically for irrigation is often a cost-effective, long-term solution.

3 Benefits of an Irrigation Water Well

1. Reduced Utility Bills

Free water sourced from your own property will save you a considerable amount each month on utility costs. It takes about an inch of water each week to keep your lawn healthy and happy. To do that, every 100 square feet of grass you have requires 62 gallons. Depending on the size of your yard, that could require hundreds—or even thousands—of gallons of water each week at whatever the going rate is. During droughts, the cost could be exorbitant.

2. Healthy Landscaping

Because of the lowered expenses, homeowners with access to their own water source have an easier time keeping their landscaping properly fed. They also don't have to worry about additives—such as chlorine or fluoride—that might have an adverse effect on their vegetation.

3. Higher Property Value

In addition, having a water well can increase the property’s value if you ever decide to sell, helping you reclaim much of the cost of its installation. Moreover, when that time comes, it can also prove invaluable for curb appeal by ensuring you have the lush, green lawn of your buyers’ dreams. 

To have an irrigation well installed on your property, contact Fertig Drilling, a residential water well contractor in Elko, NV. They have been serving clients throughout the Western U.S. for more than 40 years. In addition to drilling, they also offer expert pump repair and water testing and analysis. Message them with questions via their website or call them at (775) 753-7960 to schedule a consultation.