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 …
Tips for Municipalities
For communities that are currently seeking tenders for a new community water well project, a suggestion would be to tender all parts of all jobs. You will get your best competitive value-added rate by opening work to all tenders….
The Value of ELogging When Drilling a Water Well
There is great value to utilize Elogging when drilling a water well. In fact, Elogging is VITAL … but it is only as good as the tool. Borehole geophysical logging methods are used to measure physical properties of geologic material around the borehole, borehole fluid properties, and …
Long Term Cost of Poor Quality Water Well Materials
Let’s be very clear upfront. Materials are not all the same. There is absolutely a long term cost of poor quality water well materials….
Deconstructing a Water Well Quote
Water well drilling is both an art and a science. Water well quotes from different companies and are not the same. It can be confusing and sometimes deceptive making it difficult for customers to determine what is actually being presented in their water well quote. ..
What Is The Difference Between A Good Well And A Poor Well?
This is a leading contributor to well underperformance and well failure. Companies selling 4 inch or 4 1/2 inch will try to convince clients that it is just as good as a 5 inch ID well.
It is not.
A 4-inch pump is designed to fit into a 4 inch well casing, but there is only 1/8 inch clearance between the pump and the well casing wall.
SASK WATER ISSUES
Sask Water issues and some key stressors for Saskatchewan’s groundwater and surface water quality ( and quantity ) includes water consumption. In this type of stressor, we may see long pipelines of water pumped from river and lake systems to feed homes and acreages…
PRO’S AND CON’S: PIPELINE VS. WATER WELL
If you are contemplating which way you should go there are a few things to consider when deciding between pipeline water and having your own water well drilled. Depending on your lifestyle, budget and future water demand are all things that need to be weighed out. Below we have outlined the pro’s and con’s of pipeline and water wells.
DRILLERS CAN MAKE OR BREAK A WATER WELL
Water well targets are often missed or can be damaged by inexperienced drillers resulting in additional attempts, delays in completion and increased overall costs. Drillers that have extensive oil and gas global experience may be an asset in the oil and gas industry, but for a water well…
Water Well Drilling Company in Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Wolverine Drilling Inc. is a year-round water well drilling company locally owned and family operated in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Established in 2003 and proudly serving residents and municipalities in the Humboldt region for all water well-related services…
Water Well Companies & Choosing Wisely
When searching for a local water well drilling company - we understand that there are many choices and you are likely questioning who is the right company to invest and partner with.
It is not a fluke that we are Saskatchewan’s top drilling company for water wells.
Water Well Drilling Company in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
It is important to note that not all water well drillers are the same. Quality of materials and limitations with equipment used to drill the hole will weigh heavily into costs associated and affect your odds of successfully tapping into an aquifer that can provide long term results.
Water Well Drilling Company in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Wolverine Drilling Inc. is a water well drilling company serving Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We work for clients. Meaning we run modern drill methods that include large 600 gal fluid recycling, de-silting and de-sanding in conjunction with modern e-logging with SP, SPR and GAMA. We prefer good quality …
High Production Water Well Drilling Company in Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Wolverine Drilling Inc. is a year-round high production water well drilling company serving Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Established in 2003, we proudly serve residents, companies and municipalities all over Saskatchewan. Wolverine Drilling Inc. is the trusted high production water well driller providing…
Why Do I Have No Water At My Tap?
I get this type of call surprisingly often and more often in the past three years. Large diameter wells rely on shallower surface aquifers and are more dependent on precipitation. Problems can be complex, but in general, we try to determine specifics and narrow things down. We talk about current water needs and establish static water levels in the well. A reoccurring problem is …
Cabin and Lake Lot Water Wells
Water wells rely on sand and gravel seems. Saskatchewan has regulations that are loosely followed by many contractors. Every water well should be tremie line grouted and pressurized grout pumping into the annulus above the stainless-steel screens to the surface. Red Deer is an excellent example of what NOT to do…
Ground Water - A Quick Guide
The cheapest route is often a Sand Point. It is generally an augured hole no deeper than 25ft and is usually very slim casing around 2 inches to 4 inches (outside diameter) t. The intake beneath the ground is slotted plastic casing. Auger and flighted stem is the most common install and drilling muds are generally not required for such shallow depths. If the hole collapses…
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 …
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 …