If your well isn’t producing enough water, a relatively new procedure may be the answer. Hydro-fracturing, or hydro fracking, is a process originally used in the oil industry to increase yields, and can also be used in water wells. Whether your new well is under-producing immediately after drilling or your old water source has dried up over time, hydro fracking can solve your supply problems with relative ease.

The Process

In hydro fracking, an inflatable or mechanical packer is used to plug the well at least 60 feet underground to prevent any cracks or leaks from reaching the surface. Water is then pumped past the packer into the well, creating thousands of pounds per square inch of pressure. This pressurized water washes away accumulated rocks and debris, and also deepens natural cracks in the rock formations below the well. Once these passages are widened and cleaned, water can more easily flow back into the well, leaving you with an increased supply.

Cautions

When done correctly, hydro fracking is a safe and effective way to modestly increase well yields.  To ensure your well is fracked correctly only licensed Pennsylvania well drillers with experience in hydro fracking should attempt the process.

If your well just isn’t supplying the water you need, there is a fast and effective solution. Stackhouse & Son Well Drilling in Bloomsburg, PA, provides hydro fracking to both residential and commercial clients throughout the area. Their skill and experience with wells allow them to offer reliable same-day service throughout the area. To arrange a visit, call them today at (570) 784-5034, or visit their website to learn more.