While many people consider the cheapest option to be the simplest answer, the upfront cost should never be the only factor when selecting a water well drill.
When stuck between a rock and a hard place, I was determined to come up with a solution to penetrate very coarse alluvial gravels, where traditional split spoon and Shelby-tube sampling methods could not.
A while back, I wrote about gravel packs and well development, but I have had several calls and emails about wells that wouldn’t clear during development.
This begins a series of columns on water conditioning and problems of water quality I have encountered in my career in southeast Michigan. First, I want to write a little bit about a stopgap method of getting soft water that carried on for many, many years.
While there is no substitute for experience when it comes to effective water well drilling, business owners can’t overlook the importance of customer service and continued training and education to ensure their operations continue to thrive and meet the changing needs of the marketplace.
The success and longevity of local drilling companies is a sustainability issue of its own and, while many factors contribute to the success of a business, it’s worth seriously considering the financial aspects that have historically led to profitability and growth for contracting firms.
People are drinking raw water! Before we decide if this is a healthy solution or absolute insanity, we need to understand what the 21st century definition of raw water is and what is involved in drinking it.
