How do we know where the water is?

Well… we don't, however, we are fortunate to have water everywhere in the central-eastern part of Ontario. Unfortunately, the amount of water we find and the depth is unknown until we hit an aquifer. If our crew doesn’t end up hitting an aquifer, a hydro-frac is the next step to getting water out of your well.

Where should I put my well?

As close to your electrical/utility/plumbing room as possible. To keep the cost of digging the trench from the well to your home to a minimum. There are some setbacks such as the location of your septic, underground hydro, and overhead hydro. We need to be able to it a 36ft, approximately 30-ton drill rig into your property with a high range of 40ft. (sometimes a small temporary service driveway may be needed for the two trucks we have to build your well) sometimes snowplow operators cannot see the well and damage can be done to the plow and well. All these factors can make drilling a well difficult but a free site visit from an experienced driller and salesperson can make these decisions very helpful. To book a free site visit, fill out the contact form (https://www.haliburtonwelldrillers.com/contact-us) or call 705-306-9870.

Can my well run out of water?

LA well is said to have gone dry if the water levels go below a pump intake. This, however, does not mean a dry well will never have waters again in it as water level may come back through time as recharge increases. The level of water in a well depends on several factors. It depends on the depth of the well; the type, whether confined or unconfined of aquifer the well taps into, amount of pumping that occurs in this particular aquifer and the amount of recharge occurring.

Does the steel casing ever rust out? Does the rust affect my water?

Steel can rust and start leaking. To avoid problems, check your casing from time to time, but don't forget to inspect it for leaks and any damage above ground level. That part is exposed to weather and becomes prone to cracking. The casing should never rust so much that pieces of it fall into the water on its own.

How often should I test my well water?

Well water should be tested every six months for bacteria and every two years for chemical contaminants. Want to know how to test your water? Head to: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/water-talk-test-well.html

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