Types of Wells: Ground Water Quick Guide
Types of Water Wells: Ground Water Quick Guide
Know what you're asking and getting for your money. When doing your research to find the best water well drilling company to drill your water well it is important for you to know the different types of wells available to you in your region that will support your water needs. Investing in a well is not a decision many take lightly, so take the time to read through this so you know what you’re asking and what you are getting for your money.
Saskatchewan Water Well Treatment
Water treatment plans are directly impacted by the water quality that is available. Saskatchewan had variable lithology, and some are wonderful sources of water that require little to no treatment while other aquifer sources require significant treatment.
Location is Everything for a Water Well
When drilling to find fresh water...... location is everything. Some properties in Saskatchewan might have a beautiful view but have a 98.5% percent failure rate of ever finding water. Other locations seem mundane, yet they are sitting above huge reservoirs of fresh water. For me, the mundane property holds far …
Water Well Contamination
The reality is, many drilling companies currently operating in Saskatchewan are unable or not interested in grouting properly. Pressurized grouting is an important and key part of water well drilling…
Clean and Reliable Water Source in Saskatchewan
Reliable water is an important resource that Saskatchewan requires to continue to develop and grow. Water allows for new industry, greater herd numbers, farm expansions and is needed to build the “Heart of Saskatchewan”, our small towns that many call home….
Does Equipment Really Matter When Drilling a Water Well?
When hiring a water well drilling company - Does the equipment really matter when drilling a water well? It is important to use new modern methods such as modern electronic logging with spontaneous potential Resistivity and Gama. Newer models take measurements every inch so areas with clay lenses can be avoided and better areas with increased flow utilized more. We are then able to…
Water Testing Kits - A Cautionary Note
The Saskatchewan Water Agency is warning the public that water testing kits are being left on doorsteps. These kits are questionable as the bottles do not appear to be sterilized. The main purpose of these kits is to have a private agency/business test the water and …
Water Well Failure
A significant number of aging wells tend to have problems at Christmas when the family is over and an already aging system that is under stress. It usually starts with a day or two of heavy water use, then the water turns silty and dark. The well does not recharge as it had previously and with continued use, the casing finally cracks, and water slows to a stop. This often leaves little to no water for toilets and often not enough for …
Green Energy May Actually Be Gray
Industrial Wind Turbines can create vibrations that can migrate natural and fine materials that clog or stop water wells from producing. This is a phenomenon that is well documented but often overlooked. This will, unfortunately, leave many homeowners no access to water, or having to purchase expensive water systems. It often requires the replacement of water well components and can result in heavy wear on pumps.
7 Tips When Hiring A Water Well Driller
Wolvering Drilling Inc. is an established and trusted water well drilling company that has been proudly serving Saskatchewan residents and municipalities since 2003. We take pride in our dedication to providing all of our customers with great service and high-quality water wells constructed with superior materials and built to stand the test of time. Over the course of our experiences, we have encountered many customers that have been taken advantage of and we want to provide some tips when researching your water well drilling options.
When It Comes To Screens - Size Does Matter!
Many will say that size does not matter. Let me tell you... they are not telling you the straight goods.
Wolverine Drilling Inc. uses the highest quality materials, approved methods and current relevant practices for the longevity of the well. Contact us directly at 306-682-4647 to discuss your options for a reliable water source to serve generations to come.
Pipeline vs. Water Well
We have noticed an increasing phenomenon develop. Clients who are on pipeline water are distancing themselves a bit and choosing to go the route of a water well for a number of reasons.
Water Well Drilling in Saskatchewan
There is a common attitude in Saskatchewan among those in the water well drilling industry. “If this works, why do better?..... “
What we asked ourselves, how can I make this better? How can we do it more effectively and efficiently?
Role of the Sask Water Agency
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is a unique organization in Canada - bringing together all of the government's core water management responsibilities in one place. WSA manages the province's water supply, protects water quality, ensures safe drinking water and treatment of wastewater …
Investment Cost To Drill A Water Well
The investment cost to drill a water well and provide a reliable water supply is never a waste of financial resources. The reality is, it is a utility service that increases the property value more than the costs of the actual drilling.
Pro's and Con's of a Shared Water Well
It often begins well with everyone on the same page so to reduce upfront costs, but overtime the lines of the initial agreement tends to change with …