| Bigger is better |
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| Contoocook Well exclusively drills residential water wells for contractors and home owners. We prefer to drill
6 ½ inch wells that are larger than the standard wells offered by our competitors. Why? Because a bigger well provides more water for your immediate
use. During drilling, we monitor the volume of water until we tap a reliable water source. We take extra care in setting the casing to keep contamination
from entering the well. |
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| What happens underground to bring you fresh water |
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First, we drill through boulders, sand, gravel, clay, hardpan, and silt that filter water through the earth. |
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Once we reach solid bedrock, we drill at least ten feet further to ensure a good casing seal. Casing is the steel pipe that
provides structure and protection for the well. |
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Next, the casing is sealed in the bedrock. This is the most important step to protect your well from contamination. |
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Once the casing is set, drilling continues into bedrock until we reach water in the desired volume. |
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When drilling is complete, we promptly install a submersible pump system. |
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The pump is connected to a water tank assembly that regulates the flow of water into your home or business. |
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| Call us today at 1-800-FOR-WATER for a free estimate at no obligation. |
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| Contoocook Wells vs. other wells |
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Contoocook Well |
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Other Wells |
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Hole Diameter |
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6 1/2 inches |
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6 inches |
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Available water per foot |
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1.75 gallons |
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1.5 gallons |
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| This quarter-gallon difference adds up! Compare the volume of water available for immediate use. |
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Contoocook Well |
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Other Wells |
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Difference |
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100 foot well |
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175 gallons |
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150 gallons |
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25 gallons |
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200 foot well |
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350 gallons |
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300 gallons |
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50 gallons |
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250 foot well |
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437.5 gallons |
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375 gallons |
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62.5 gallons |
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| What does that mean for your home? |
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For irrigation:
An irrigation system can use up to half of your water supply. A larger well keeps more water on hand for inside and
outside your home.
For body and bath:
A larger well provides the water resources a growing family needs for everyday hygiene.
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More than 75% of daily water use takes place in the bathroom. |
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Each person in your home uses more than 60 gallons of water a day. |
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The shower is one of the biggest consumers of water in your home, using anywhere from 2.5 gallons to 7 gallons per minute. |
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For laundry:
Your washing machine uses from 30 to 50 gallons per load. A larger well helps you avoid revolving your house chores around your water supply.
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Every drop is precious:
A slow steady drip from a leak can use 75 gallons of water per week. A fast drip uses up to 200 gallons.
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