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 …
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 …
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…
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…