What you should know about water wells
How we get ground water
Potential threats to ground water
How to protect your water source
Drilling
Well Development
Yield Tests
Low-Yield Wells
How much water is needed?
Testing Water Quality
How much will it cost?
Because of the nature of well drilling, Cushing & Sons cannot provide an exact quote or estimate. The final cost of the well and pump installation is based upon the actual feet drilled, casing used and water obtained to satisfy requirements. On the average, a complete water well and pumping system is approximately $5,000. Here is a breakdown of items that may be included in the cost of a water well system:
- Permits
- Mobilization (getting equipment to the site)
- Drilling per foot by diameter
- Casing per foot and weight per foot
- Materials such as screens, seals, etc.
- Grouting and cementing seals
- Developing
- Test pumping
- Pumping equipment
- Excavation
- Water quality laboratory analysis
- Water treatment system
Beware of Inexperienced Contractors
Water Well Contractor check list