What is a Dug or Bored Well? Hand-dug wells are often very old wells that collect water from shallow depths. Bored wells are constructed according to similar principals but are made with machines. Watch the video for details on the construction of these wells and the special issues associated with them. PrivateWellClass.org is a service of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Funding has been provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. January 25, 2016 By Cassia Smith Training Videos video 0 0 Comment Read More »
What is a Bedrock Well? Wells in bedrock aquifers are typically drilled, with an open length of borehole to collect water. This video describes the basic construction of bedrock wells and explains how they get water. PrivateWellClass.org is a service of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Funding has been provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. January 25, 2016 By Cassia Smith Training Videos video 0 0 Comment Read More »
What is a Sand and Gravel Well? Wells in sand and gravel aquifers are typically drilled or driven. This video discusses the basic features of a drilled sand and gravel well, and explains why drilled wells are superior to driven wells. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. January 25, 2016 By Cassia Smith Training Videos video 0 0 Comment Read More »
How Do Wells Get Contaminated? A number of factors contribute to well contamination, from human mistakes and interference to natural groundwater chemistry. This video discusses the basic circumstances that can lead to contaminated well water, and the kinds of naturally occurring contaminants found in private wells. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. January 25, 2016 By Cassia Smith Training Videos video 0 0 Comment Read More »
What is an Artesian Well? Flowing wells and artesian wells are drilled into aquifers that are under pressure. This pressure is due to the geology of the well location. See the video to learn more. Click here to sign up for our free well care e-course. January 25, 2016 By Cassia Smith Training Videos video 0 0 Comment Read More »