How Does Water Well Drilling Work? What You Need to Know!

It all starts with a borehole, a deep hole drilled into the ground by a contractor. This hole becomes the foundation of your well. A professional drilling team from CWS will bring a specialized machine to create this borehole, drilling through layers of soil and rock until the desired depth is reached.

To prevent the borehole from collapsing, casing is installed. This casing, usually made of steel or PVC, reinforces the walls of the well and prevents contaminants from entering your water supply. It also houses the pump, the mechanism responsible for moving water from your well to your home.

Working with an experienced contractor like Clear Water Solutions ensures that quality materials are used for your well, minimizing the risk of water contamination or other issues. After all, your health depends on clean, safe water from an aquifer.

Most of us don’t think about where our water comes from—until something goes wrong. If you’re building a new home or replacing an old well, the installation process is fascinating to watch.

Here’s how it works: First, a large drill called a drilling rig is brought to your property. This rig either bores into the ground using a rotating bit or pounds a hole into the earth. As the rig drills down, loose soil and rocks are brought to the surface, and a combination of water and mud keeps the bit cool as it cuts deeper.

The goal is to reach the aquifer, but that’s not where the drilling stops. To ensure a long-lasting well, the contractor will drill 100 to 500 feet beyond the aquifer, safeguarding your water supply for years to come.

Before drilling begins, your contractor needs to determine the best location for your well and secure any necessary permits. Once that’s done, the drilling rig arrives, and the work begins.

After drilling the borehole, the contractor will install the casing to keep your well stable. If your property has sandy or gravelly soil, they may add a well screen to filter out sediment and keep your water clean. To further protect your well, grout is installed between the casing and borehole, keeping contaminants out.

Finally, the pump is installed, and just like that—you have your very own private water supply! All that’s left is to enjoy clean, fresh water and maintain your well as needed.

The key to a successful well installation is hiring the right contractor. You’ll want a contractor who uses top-quality materials and has the experience to do the job correctly. After all, a poorly installed well can lead to issues with water quality and supply.

At Clear Water Solutions, we take pride in our decades of experience serving Moore County, NC. As a family-owned business that has been around for four generations, we understand the importance of delivering clean, safe water to homes in our community.

When you choose CWS, you’re choosing a team that uses the best materials and techniques to ensure your well performs reliably for years. We treat each project as if we were installing a well for our own family, with fair pricing and excellent customer service.