Comparison of Water Supply Well Drilling Methods
Comparison of Water Supply Well Drilling Methods
Presented on Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Selecting, specifying or approving an appropriate well drilling method for large capacity water supply wells is often challenging. This presentation will discuss the pros and cons of the most commonly used methods. The comparison includes but is not limited to: equipment requirements and relative costs, geologic formations, artesian conditions, aquifer damage, development considerations, construction time, formation sample quality, interim water quality or quantity testing, site considerations, cuttings and fluid disposal.
Steve Schneider, MGWC
Drilling Division, Schneider Water Services, St. Paul, OR
Steve Schneider is a Master Groundwater Contractor and manages the drilling division of Schneider Water Services. The 70-year-old company operates in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, specializing in large capacity wells and water systems. Schneider is a licensed driller and pump installer and also has a degree in mechanical engineering. He has conducted educational seminars on a variety of topics including well drilling, grouting, standards/guidelines, and components and benefits of properly constructed wells. Schneider is the current president of the National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation and primary author of Water Supply Well Guidelines for Use in Developing Countries.
