How deep will my well be?
- Most wells will vary depending on the area.
- Wells in Northeastern New Mexico and Southeaster Colorado Typically Range between 150’ to 750’.
How much water do I need?
- Most Families will use between 75-100 gallons per person per day, or roughly 400 gallons for a family of four.
- One gallon per minute equals 1440 gallons per day.
Where should a well be located?
- In a place away from potential contamination.
- In a place that is accessible for Drilling Rigs and Pump Installation Equipment.
- Close to House or Structure to minimize underground trenching.
What costs are involved?
- Permit Fee
- Cost to Drill & Complete Well, (Usually broken down on a per foot cost).
- Water Line Trenching
- Well Pump & Distribution Cost
Water Well Terminology
Flow Rate:
Continuous Rate of Yield for the Well:
Size of Well:
Diameter and Depth of the well
Static Water Level:
Level at which water stands in a well when no water is being pumped
Artesian Well:
A well deriving its water from a confined aquifer in which the water level stands above the ground surface (flowing water)
Aquifer:
A reservoir which bears water in recoverable quantity
Borehole:
The well borehole made by drilling or boring a well
Casing:
A tubular retaining structure installed in the borehole to maintain the well opening
Screen:
A tubular retaining structure with openings that allow sand free water to flow freely into the well
Grout:
Mixture of cement and water to be placed between the Borehole and Casing to prevent Contamination
Water Table:
The upper level of ground water