Well Houses, Remotes, and Buried Systems
When we talk to clients about a new well, many of them want to know "just how big-a-what's-it" is going to be visible in their front yard. A good friend…
Lakos Sub K Pumps Sand (its not supposed to do that)
For years, we have been installing Lakos Sub-K Sand Separators on pumps in all Certified Water Systems. We have invested thousands of dollars in their technology because we believed it…
Groundwater and Agribusiness
This cool infographic by the National Groundwater Association depicts how much groundwater is used for which major Agricultural commodity. Agribusiness is definitely the top water user in America- adding over…
A Better Way to Insulate Your WellHouse
Fiberglass batt or roll insulation is the most common winter protection we see in wellhouses. It is cheap, easy-to-install, and it's layers of fluff are well-known for their insulating properties.…
Robbinsville Replacement Well | Project of the Week 11/5/14
30 years ago, Miller Well Drilling constructed a water well for this Robbinsville client. It served them well for many years, but it finally started to decline in production about…
b0nUs cReEPy wELL (2014)
We were called out today to look at a possible well abandonment at a Dunwoody, GA bank-owned new construction homesite. The builder is having some trouble with a neighbor, who…
MWD to the Rescue with All the Right Stuff!
Project of the Week 10/15/14, Vinings (Atlanta) Well Upgrade
In Atlanta, Municipal water rates have gone up 47% in a 3-year period. This huge jump in prices, along with the continuing water wars between Georgia and its neighbors and…
sCaRy WeLL sToRieS, Vol. 3
Scary looking wells are often indicative of real terrors: sloppy work above the wellhead may point to the same quality issues down the hole, not to mention potential electrocution hazards,…
Project of the Week: Working at the Farm 10/9/2014
This week, we are constructing a new well for Walnut Hollow Ranch, an all-natural, grass fed cattle farm in Hayesville NC. Charlie and Barbara Kissling have a beautiful piece of…
Pool Autofills and Wells: A Problematic Combination
Everyone who has ever considered using their well to keep their swimming pool topped-off knows that you should manage iron and manganese content, as well as pH before you…