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06/22/2021

In 1900-1901, the first mud-circulated drilling operation was conducted at Big Hill in Beaumont, TX. Drilling through softer, younger formations, Capt. Anthony Lucas and his crew bored a well 1,100 feet deep, which gushed oil 200 feet into the air.

06/17/2021

We will take all necessary steps to protect the surrounding area from residual damage. Once we have finished, we will clean, grade and prepare the site so it can be landscaped.

06/15/2021

If you are installing a septic system, we will perform drilling for horizontal and vertical seepage testing for potential drain field sites, a necessary step that prevents conflicts with environmental regulations.

06/10/2021

The Persians took the idea of digging a well and expanded on it. Starting about 1,000 BC, they began building multi-well systems called "qanats." A main well is dug down to an aquifer in the mountains or foothills. Then, a gently sloping tunnel creates an underground aqueduct for irrigation.

06/08/2021

We have track-mounted rigs that allow us to work in areas with limited access. Their design allows for rapid drilling of several holes without time lost due to constantly setting up equipment.

06/03/2021

According to data released by the National Ground Water association, groundwater supplies about 44 percent of the water needs of Americans. That includes water from both public and private wells across the country.

06/01/2021

To prevent water well contamination from an existing septic system, water wells should be situated at least 50 feet away from septic tanks and drain fields. If you raise animals, wells should be at least 50 feet away from livestock yards as well.

05/27/2021

So what’s the function of a casing in a water well? The casing is designed to provide a connection to the groundwater and a pathway for bringing the water to the surface. It also prevents loose soil, sediment, rock, and contaminants from entering the well.

05/25/2021

A standby well can be particularly useful during periods of drought. Often, it can be used as-is for irrigation and stock watering, or it can more easily be upgraded to meet drinking and household water needs.

05/20/2021

Once a well has been drilled, a submersible water pump is then installed in the well to pump the water out. The well casing will extend around 18 inches above the ground, with a conduit for the electrical wires for the pump close to the casing.

05/18/2021

How much water is used during the hydrofracturing process? A lot of water must be used in order to make the process effective. Usually, this means roughly 50 to 160 gallons of water per minute.

05/13/2021

Did you know that most modern wells are drilled with the drill rig mounted on big trucks? Rotary drill bits are used to chew away at the rock, percussion bits to smash the rock, and large auger bits for softer ground areas.

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McMinnville, OR
97128

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503-472-6621

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