Tips for Municipalities

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….

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What Is The Difference Between A Good Well And A Poor Well?

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.

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SASK WATER ISSUES

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…

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PRO’S AND CON’S: PIPELINE VS. WATER WELL

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.

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DRILLERS CAN MAKE OR BREAK A WATER WELL

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…

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Water Well Companies & Choosing Wisely

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.

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Water Well Drilling Company in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

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.

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Water Well Drilling Company in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

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 …

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Cabin and Lake Lot Water Wells 

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…

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Water Well Repair Honesty Breeds Integrity

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 …..

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Clean and Reliable Water Source in Saskatchewan

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….

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Water Well Drillers

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…

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Drilling in Saskatchewan

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 …

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Water Well Drilling in Saskatchewan

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?

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