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.…
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…
When We Frack| Part I in a Series on Hydrofracture of Water Wells
At Miller Well Drilling, we only drill cased deep water wells. For the vast majority of our clients, these wells are the only source of potable water for their house or…
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…
“What’s That You Say About ‘Guaranteed Water’?”
Well construction is risky. There are a whole host of things that can go wrong with the hole: muddy or sandy overburden requiring foam, shoring, or steel casing, vertical cracks…
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…
Project of the Week 10/22/14: A Simple Repair You Can Do Yourself!
Last week, there was a rash of electrical storms that ripped through our service areas. These wreaked havoc on systems, such as this one, that were not protected by Surge…