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 …
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….
Water Well Fluid Recycling Explained
When researching and speaking to water well drilling companies you may hear the term ‘Fluid Recycling’ and the specific process to manage this. Each company has its own equipment which is …
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 does 20, 30, 40+ years of combined drilling experience really mean?
It sure sounds good but it could also be 20, 30, 40+ years of mistakes, warranty avoidance, and may include multiple name changes, and relocation to avoid disgruntled clients and possible lawsuits. It could also be many years of old drill practices combined with old equipment and even older ideas of what a well and customer should be. Today’s clients are well informed and it is correct to be concerned with new up and coming business as they may not be around years from now.
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 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 …
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…
Water Well Repair Honesty Breeds Integrity
We were called to repair yet another 4 1/2-inch ID well. (We did not drill this well, we repaired another company’s well after the originally driller would not return calls.) Client was told by driller and reported 5inch on drillers report, he was getting 5-inch casing …..
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….
Water Well Drillers
Not all water well drillers are equal. The basic water well drilling methods have not changed for decades. Many drillers in Saskatchewan today still use older methods of driller and old technology. Wolverine Drilling Inc works for clients, so we run modern drill methods that include large 600 gal fluid recycling, de-silting and de-sanding and modern e-logging with SP, SPR and GAMA…
Drilling in Saskatchewan
Drilling in Saskatchewan can be many things. It can be successful, and a disappointment based on what your intention, the requirement is. For some a well producing at 3 gal per minute is a monumental success for others it is a complete failure. For some …
Should You Drill Your Own Well?
For most of my adult life I relied on municipal water supplies. Which was a step up from my youth. Growing up in agriculture we used a dugout. I will not lie... much of my youth we struggled for water. The dugout went through cycles of yellow water, black smelly s#!x, and even times of no water. Growing up we had to balance washing a load of laundry or deciding to have a shower because the dugout well was very low in a drought period like the 85-89. At times of abundant water it seemed to