If you are looking for another source of water for your home, you should consider digging a well. If you decide to have a water source in your area, it is important to understand the types of resources available to make the best decision. It is also important to talk to a professional before making this important decision. The source you choose will determine the water level and the amount you receive. It will also affect the maintenance process you will need.
1. Dug Well
Excavated springs are not expensive and are not the best option for drinking water. This type of source poses a significant risk of water pollution due to inadequate protection of surface water. The excavated well usually has a large hole about 2 feet wide, and can be constructed by hand or using excavators. Large springs are usually constructed using corrugated iron or pre-assembled concrete tile. Older springs are usually made of stone, brick, or wood and are at high risk for water flows.
2. Bored Well
Drilled wells are constructed using boring machinery and usually have a depth of about 15 m or 50 ft., Although some springs are 30m or 100 ft. to die. Wells that are usually 2 feet wide are built using earth auger and concrete is the most commonly used material. Since these sources are usually shallow, they are at risk of infection. Aside from the high risk of pollution, low water levels mean that wells often dry up during a drought.
3. Driven Point Well
Sand-point or drin-point springs are constructed using a combined length of ground-driven pipe. These springs are usually small in diameter- about 2 inches or less, and are less than 50 feet deep. These types of wells can only be installed in areas with open soil, such as sand and gravel. They are flushed or installed at high water pressure and are usually installed only in areas with a shallow water table containing little or no stones.
4. Drilled Well
Mining wells often refer to all other types of wells, and this includes those built using a combination of driving and jetting. The wells dug for farm use are usually 4 to 8 inches wide and pose a small risk of contamination when properly constructed. Mining wells can get water from groundwater and heavy loads. The most abundant wells are usually built of sand and stones and include those built on geological materials above rocks.
Many water sources come with a fountain screen that allows groundwater to enter the well while being kept away from sand and other materials. The openings of the fountain screen are properly adjusted so that freshwater can flow into the well, while improving the connection between the aquifer and the source. Water quality problems are directly related to the type of source, its condition, depth and proximity to potential sources of pollution.