If your home isn’t connected to a city water system, you’ll need a well installed on your property. There are three main types of wells that can provide your house with the clean, fresh water you need for drinking, cleaning and bathing. Here are the different types that can be created on your property.
Driven Well
This type of well is shallow, reaching only 30 to 50 feet deep, which means they are susceptible to contamination and require pump supply Tampa. They have a casing that helps prevent dirt and water from entering the well. The casings can be made out of plastic, carbon steel or stainless steel. The casing type is determined by the soil and rock mixture that makes up the ground in your area.
Dug/Bored Well
Before heavy equipment was available, this type of well was dug out by hand. It has a large diameter and is shallow, reaching only 10 to 30 feet deep. Because of the depth, it can dry out during droughts. They are lined with tile, brick or stone to keep the dirt walls intact and covered with a cap to prevent contamination.
Drilled Well
A drilled well is made with heavy machinery and can reach depths of thousands of feet. It is continually cased to prevent contamination. Because of the depth, the water flow is constant. This prevents stress during dry seasons. The casing is sealed with bentonite clay or grout to seal any cracks.
A well expert can come out to your property to determine the best type of well for your home. You want the best water possible coming through the faucets in your house, which means you need to account for the type of land you have, the depth of the water table and the budget you have available.
