Annual Well Inspections
The National Groundwater Association recommends that all well owners perform an annual inspection on their water system. A WellCheck will alert you of any immediate concerns, and performing it at…
Miller Well Drilling on Porch.com (new service area)
If you've been kicking around our site and our blog and would like to know more specifics on projects and what to expect to pay, check out Miller Well Drilling's…
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.…
Matt at his Desk
Meet our Staff: Matt Seabolt, Hometown Hero
Working at the local Rent A Center; Matt enjoyed his assistant manager position, and enjoyed meeting new people every day in retail, but the temporary layoffs and day-to-day sameness of the work…
Project of the Week| 11/19/14: Seal Up Your Wellhouse!
Oh yeah, there's a super-cute baby frog in the video... see below! We've said it before, and we're saying it again: winter can be rough on well equipment. Although heat…
Frack Log showing where packer is set, and documenting presures
Interview with a Fracker | Part II in our Series on Hydrofracture
This weekend, I had a chance to talk with Russel Ware of Mountain Hydrofracture. This is a follow-up to last week's story about why we sometimes recommend hydrofracture to our…
Project of the Week 11/13/14 | Jet to Submersible Conversion
Jet pumps are notoriously troublesome: They are noisy, inefficient, and unreliable. Their only redeeming qualities are that they are relatively cheap and easy to work on. Still, even for shallow…