Water wells have been around for decades, but they have evolved since first being introduced. Modern equipment makes water well drilling much easier and allows the water source to be transferred directly to a house or into a property’s supply tank. Advanced installation techniques also help prevent the fresh water from becoming contaminated. Whether you’re thinking about installing a new well or you already have an existing system on your property, it’s good to understand how well drilling works.

A water well drilling rig will be hauled to the property on a large truck or tractor-trailer where it will be set up at the designated site of the well installation. Some machines use a rotary driller to dig a borehole into the ground, while others use a cable drilling method to break through the soil. In either case, the drill bit will turn in a clockwise direction and transport rock and soil to the surface as it continues drilling deeper to find the water source.

As the hole is being dug or once it’s completed, the well drilling rig will install a steel or plastic pipe casing around the hole to provide reinforcement and prevent it from caving in. This lining will also keep contaminants from infiltrating the water supply. The next step is to fill the gap between the wall of the well and the casing with gravel and cement materials. This is another way to protect the water below from being spoiled by pollutants.

Water well drilling rigs have made it possible for many more property owners to access quality water. The well drilling contractors at Everetts Well Drilling & Irrigation offer the residents of south Georgia and north Florida the most reliable installation and water safety solutions in the area. They use state-of-the-art equipment, long-lasting products, and proven practices to create high-caliber water well systems. Contact them at (229) 263-419, or visit them online to learn more.