Why Well Repair
Well rehabilitation allows for a well to be repaired, redeveloped and rehabilitated back into a reliable source of water for a fraction of the cost of a new well.
Lower Energy Cost
Plugged wells will drawdown deeper into the well when the pump is turned on forcing the pump to work harder. The increased lift requires more energy, increasing costs and reducing the life of the pump.
Purpose of Rehab
The main purpose of water well rehabilitation is to restore lost water volume and/or quality.
What We Provide
Mountain-West Well Water Services offers water well videos using the advanced BT Aries dual view Camera. We utilize the latest technology in downhole video equipment to visually inspect the the entire depth of the well, and pin-point the cause of any problems. When a specific issue is identified we provide the video for the Contractor to offer rehabilitation techniques so that you can increase the quantity and or quality of the water being pumped from the well. We are available to provide video both before and after service to ensure the water system is restored to the highest production and efficiency levels possible.
BENEFITS
It is too time-consuming to detail all the benefits of rehabilitating a well, but water quality is a benefit that should receive some attention. Well rehabilitation can restore lost water quality and improve water aesthetics. Weighing cost versus benefit is an important consideration when it comes to well rehabilitation decisions. Future planning and sometimes viability of an entire company may depend on the water from a single well. In this case, losing well capacity becomes not only vital, but critical.
Well rehabilitation allows for a well to be repaired, redeveloped and rehabilitated back into a reliable source of water for a fraction of the cost of a new well; Not all wells are good candidates for rehabilitation, however, it’s worth looking into before deciding to spend $100,000- $250,000 on a new well.
If rehabilitation can prevent a well from losing output, the benefit usually outweighs whatever cost is incurred. You can keep your wells and water systems up and running at full capacity with comprehensive rehabilitation and repair methods.
Swaging and Lining
The most popular form of well repair is well swaging. Swaging is the act of inserting a steel patch, usually around 5 feet in length, in the well and using a specialized hydraulic press to form the patch to the well. Some wells may require a complete reline of the well. If the current well is suitable for a reline, the process can be done at a lower cost than drilling a new well and remain a quality well far into the future.
Well Rehabilitation
Other aspects of well rehabilitation include Air Impulse Blasting which utilizes compressed nitrogen to send a shock wave through the well screen and gravel pack; Dual Disk Swabbing which provides a mechanical action of moving fluid in and out of the well screen and effectively resets the gravel pack and Air Lifting which removes fill from the bottom of the well.
WELL REHABILITATION
After rehabilitating your well, it’s very common to get back to your original pumping capacity or above those levels.; Think twice before you drill your next well.