Water wells rely on groundwater to provide residences and commercial facilities running water. Groundwater is incapable of freezing and offers a reliable water source so long as the well pump and other equipment is insulated during winter. If you are considering water well drilling on your property, take a minute to learn about the type of equipment you can expect to see.

Drilling Rig

Drilling rigs are used to obtain water, oil, and natural gas by creating holes in the Earth’s subsurface. Different types of rigs are used for different applications, such as rotary drills that cut through rock. Drills are always attached to special trucks designed to withstand the pressure and weight of the rig as it does its job. These trucks feature additional equipment, such as mud pumps, to further assist the rig as it tunnels through rock and soil. Mud pumps are used to circulate the mud while the drill pipe is raised or lowered.

Casing

The bored holes wells create in the ground must be supported so they will not collapse. Special casing lines the upper part of borehole walls to prevent this collapse and to ward off contamination via a protective drive shoe or round casing driver. Casing also provides protection for the water pump as well as the pipe responsible for moving water from the pump to the surface. A second drive shoe should be installed at the bottom to prevent further contamination.

Well Pump

Well pumps come in a range of sizes to extract groundwater via suction and pressure. Most well pumps are submersible models and use electricity to function. Submersible pumps feature hermetically sealed motors and push water to the surface, unlike less-efficient jet pumps, which pull the water upward. The type of pump best for your home or business depends on the depth of the water table and how much water your household or establishment requires.

Utilize the efficient water well drilling services from Mike Woolsey and Sons Pump and Well Service in Summersville, MO. Proudly serving home and business owners throughout southern Missouri, this professional drilling service also offers water pump repair and provides a five-year warranty on all products. Call (417) 932-4036 to schedule water well drilling or visit the website to learn more.