Professional water well services help homeowners tap into clean, fresh water on their property. According to the National Ground Water Association, about 30.1% of the world's freshwater comes from groundwater. There are also about 2.78 trillion gallons of fresh water underground. A well water service installs water wells to take advantage of that water supply. Here are the components that keep water wells active.

1. The Well

A key component is the hole or well dug by the water well service. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, sometimes, a well goes down as far as 200 feet into the ground. The top 50 feet of the well will have a casing to ensure that debris doesn't get into the water supply. Most local rules state that a well can't be within 75 feet of a septic or waste system. It also can't be located too close to a pond, stream, or other body of water. In most cases, a well will be situated uphill from a waste system (septic tank) and a body of water. The top part of the well is usually about 12 feet above the ground and is housed in a protective casing with a lid for easy access.

2. The Well Pump

A well pump is necessary for anyone with a water well. A well pump pushes water from the well into the home. There are a few different types of pumps available, so a well service is the best resource for learning about the different types of water well pumps and their advantages. Well pumps can last about 20 years when properly maintained, according to Inspectapedia.

3. The Well Service Pipe

The well service pipe is a wide-diameter pipe that carries water from the well to the pressure tank or directly into the home when there is no pressure tank. The pipe is buried beneath the ground below the frost line to prevent the pipe from freezing during the winter.

4. The Well Pressure Tank

The well pressure tank is usually found in the lower level of the home or buried near the home in a vault. A pressure tank is used in modern well systems because it guarantees a steady water supply even when the power goes out and allows the well pump to operate in longer, less frequent cycles. It's not always a part of a modern well system, but in most cases, the water well service will recommend one.

If you're considering a well for your home, connect with a trusted well service company, like us at Coyote Drilling Inc. We'll find the water, dig the well, and get the water supply flowing.