If you’re purchasing property in a rural area, chances are high that your home won’t be connected to a municipal water line. That means you’ll have to rely on a well for your home’s water. If you haven’t owned a well before, learning about how the different kinds work can help you determine if a shallow or deep well installation is right for your needs. Before scheduling an appointment with a residential irrigation expert, familiarize yourself with these two types of wells.

Deep Well Installations

These wells are ideal for properties situated above a hard-to-reach water table or low-yielding rock formations. A deep well installation can extend hundreds of feet underground to access water that is then carried into your home using a submersible pump.

Since these wells are so far below ground, there’s less chances the pump will become damaged or the water source will get tainted with contaminants like pesticides or toxic runoff. While that saves you money on regular water testing and deep well repairs, it does require a higher upfront investment due to the increased digging.

Shallow Well Installations

Shallow wells are better for homes on top of a relatively shallow water table that doesn’t experience significant fluctuations caused by droughts. A commercial irrigation expert can perform an analysis of your water well to determine how low it can dip in the driest seasons. If the conditions are right, they’ll suggest a shallow well.

This type of well will save you money on the initial installation cost since the installers will only have to dig a short distance into the ground, sometimes as close as 25 feet from the surface.

These wells also require more frequent maintenance. The pump needs to be housed above ground, and there’s a higher chance of the water being contaminated by bacteria on or near the surface. However, your water is less likely to have hard minerals found in deeper wells.

 

Make sure you have the best well for your property by working with the experts at King’s Pump & Technical Service in Glennville, GA. For the past 15 years, they’ve provided residents and businesses with both shallow and deep well installations as well as the maintenance needed to keep the wells functioning at peak efficiency. They’ll perform a thorough diagnostic screening of the water tables on your property and inform you of the best type and location for your new installation. Schedule a consultation by calling (912) 654-0149 or learn more about their services online.