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Is it Legal to Drill Your Own Well in Washington State?
Depending on where you live, adding a water well to your property may be necessary. Many rural areas in Washington rely on private water wells to...

World Water Day: How Drilling Helps Protect Our Water
Every March, the United Nations observes World Water Day, a day to spread awareness about the world's needs regarding our water supply. The day is...

What is Groundwater Sampling?
One of the applications for our drilling services is water and soil sampling. Groundwater sampling, in particular, helps environmental scientists,...

When and How to Check Your Static Water Level
Is my well water level too low? This is a question you may have asked yourself (or your well professional). The water level in your well changes...

How to Remove Hardness from Well Water
Hard water is caused by a high concentration of dissolved minerals in your water supply. While the Pacific Northwest experiences only moderately...

How to Fix Low Water Pressure in the Winter
The cold snaps and unexpected snowstorms of a Washington winter also bring other obstacles, especially for owners of a private well. Low water...

Common Winter Well Problems and How to Avoid Them
Winter in the Pacific Northwest ranges from mild and rainy to freezing and snowy, depending on the elevation and unpredictable weather patterns....

Can You Drill a Well in the Winter?
With winter weather closing in, many of our customers wonder if it’s still possible to drill a well in cold weather. While Washington State isn’t...

Groundwater: What it is and Why it Matters
Have you ever wondered where your drinking water comes from? The answer is the ground if you use a private well for your water. In fact,...

What is Well Decommissioning and Why is it Important?
If you own a water well—or are planning to add one to your property—you’ve likely come across the term “decommissioning.” But what is...