WATER WELLS
Commonly Asked Questions and Answers


Q: Does my taking water from a well to water my plants, trees, grass and flowers lower the water table and/or deprive others of water?

Q: Does taking ground water cause sinkholes?


Q: If they lift the water ban have I wasted my money in drilling a well?


Q: My drilling estimate calls for casing. How much do I need and why?


Q: How much land area do I need to Drill a well?


Q: How deep do you have to drill to reach water?


Q: How much water do I need and what if I don’t find enough?


Q: What is artesian water?


Q: Why does my water smell like rotten eggs?


Q: Why does it take so long to rinse the soap off my hands?


Q: How does our swimming pool stay so clean?


Q: Why is our rock wall, foundation and porcelain sink stained brown?


Q: Why are some lakes I see full of algae and thick plants?


Q: Why does my drinking water look cloudy sometimes?