Drilling
Domestic Water Wells |
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We have drilled hundreds of
domestic, municipal, and irrigation water wells
in the North Texas area and are still going strong. All
of the materials we use meet or surpass the requirements
set by the State of Texas. Depending on depth the entire process
can take from 3-5 days on shallow wells,100-300
feet, to 14-17 days on a deep well-through 1000
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| Our Gardner & Denver drilling rig requires
a working radius of 70-75 feet from the location
of the well head. Once the rig is in place
we will need clear access to at least three sides. We
will also need an area large enough to dig a 6' x
20' circulation pit. |
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The Completed Well
On a domestic water well we will drill an 8 1/2" hole
to a depth we will estimate based upon your location
and your water needs. Once the test hole
has been drilled and it is decided to complete
the well we will then set either new steel casing
or new SDR 17 PVC casing depending on depth. In
the zone of water bearing formation sand and on
the bottom of the casing we will set either pipe
based heavy duty stainless steel screen or slotted
PVC screen pipe. Both the steel and PVC screen
have 0.020” slots which are designed to allow maximum
water to pass without allowing any sand inside
the casing. Once the casing and screened
pipe are in place we will then gravel pack with
selected frac sand up through the water sand formation. Cementing
pipe will then be ran into the well and the annular
void between the casing and bored hole will then
be pressure cemented from the top of the gravel
pack to ground level. Your new water well
will then be thoroughly washed and developed to
promote maximum capacity. |
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Above our crew is adding a joint of drill pipe.
Below our crew is pressure cementing the annular
space between the casing and bored hole. |
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The Pump & Motor
Once the well is completed we will furnish and
install a deep well submersible pump. The
submersible pumps we have available are designed
to give almost any demand required depending on
the capacity of the well. The pump selected
will range from a ½ horse power to a
5 horse power, depending on your water needs and
the depth of the static level. The pumps
we install operate on 230 volt, single phase electricity. Pump
will be set to a sufficient depth below the water
static level on column pipe with heavy duty couplings
to resist corrosion. The submersible pump
cable installed is matched to the demand of the
pump and is double jacketed for safety. Included
will be 10' of electrical and service tie in allowance. We
will also furnish well head plumbing, pump control
box and overload protector for protection of the
motor. Given the efficiency of the pump and
motor installed and based on your electricity service
rate, your operating costs will be between 16-25
cents per 1000 gallons pumped.
Below is a finished well head which can be covered
with a fiberglass cover or wrapped with insulation
for winterizing. |
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