As I think back, it seems I encountered more problems with pumps and water conditioners than with wells I drilled. I also remember that many of the difficult jobs were due to the attitudes of my customers.
All too often, Michael Schnieders, PG, PH-GW, sees water well drillers go into projects assuming that a problem well should be diagnosed and treated the same as other problem wells they’ve worked on. That isn’t the case, though.
Is water well rehabilitation worth all the effort? What about preventative maintenance? These questions are commonly asked by drillers everywhere, and Kevin McGinnis, president of Cotey Chemical Corporation in Lubbock, Texas, has the answers.
Effective irrigation is not possible without a reliable water source. Irrigation wells must produce a high volume of water during the driest months of the year, July and August. To maintain consistent, high production from year to year, a well requires annual maintenance, just like any other piece of valuable equipment.
Well cleaning, biofilm and surface active agents are just a few of the topics McEllhiney Distinguished Lecturer John Schnieders discusses in this installment.
If your customers ask, "Why does my water still smell and stain my fixtures despite my new water conditioning system?" consider investigating the electrical system.
