Overview

Drilled wells are the most dependable individual water source I know of. These wells extend deep into the earth. They reach water sources that other types of wells can t come close to tapping. Since drilled wells take advantage of water that is found deep in the ground, it is very unusual for drilled wells to ran dry. This accounts for their dependability. However, dependability can be expensive.

Of all the common well types, drilled wells are the most expensive to install. The difference in price between a dug well and a drilled well can be thousands of dollars. But the money is usually well spent. Dug wells can dry up during hot summer months. Contamination of water is also more likely in a dug well. When all the factors are weighed, drilled wells are worth their price.

A house is a big investment. Like a house, a well can be looked upon as an investment. Nobody likes to spend more money than they have to. Builders don t want to run the prices of their projects up unnecessarily. Homebuyers prefer not to pay outrageous prices for the properties they purchase. In an effort to keep costs down, some builders look for the cheapest water source they can find. This can be a big mistake. How good is a house without water? Is it really a bargain to install a cheap well only to have it fail six months later?

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