Posts by JP Anderson
Should I buy a Warranty for the Well with the purchase of my new home?
This topic is one that is expressed to us all of the time. I am never sure what to say! The scenario goes something like this: We just moved here and the home inspector said everything was good with the well. Two weeks after we bought the home, the well pump failed and we called…
Read MoreHow to Pull a Permit (NOI)
NOI CLICK ON ABOVE LINK FOR A COPY OF THE NOI This is probably the most asked question our company gets. How to get a well permit for a residential or irrigation well? The first step is to decide which drilling firm you want to use. Hopefully that choice was clear – J.P. Anderson…
Read MoreIron Staining
Iron is a mineral that is the biggest complaint in the shallow wells. Iron is one of the most common elements on earth. It is found almost everywhere around the globe. It is in the layers of Geology in varying quantities and is dissolved as water passes through the ground. It initially looks clear when the…
Read MoreDeep or Shallow Well
How do you know whether to drill a deep well or a shallow well? This is a very popular question in the Lowcountry. The correct answer is sometimes both! I honestly do not say that to promote more business, but rather it is the truth. A lot of times young people start out their adult…
Read MoreUnderstanding Salt Water intrusion in the Lowcountry Shallow Aquifer (Stratum)
This post is in reference to one of the most misunderstood aspects of well drilling in the Lowcountry of South Carolina…Salt Water intrusion. So you had a well drilled and it is relatively shallow. Your driller may have advised you that shallow water was best in this area, and it usually is! James Island, Johns…
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