dieselenthusiast wrote:
I’m going to make a few predictions prior to drilling. From the data I have gathered, it appears that there are three streams that come together to form a pool that channels into one stream. We are going to drill in the middle of that pool. I think we can hit good water within 225' feet or less.
My prediction was partially correct and partially incorrect. We did not hit good water within 225’ feet like I had originally hoped for. As a matter of fact, we didn’t hit water until 240’ feet. We first hit an estimated 1/2 gallon a minute at 240 feet. Every 10’ - 20' feet thereafter we kept getting more and more water. It went from an estimated 1/2 gallon per minute to an estimated 3 gallons per minute, to an estimated 7 gallons per minute, to an estimated 18 gallons per minute, to an estimated 32 gallons per minute and finally an estimated 60+ gallons per minute. The well driller wasn't equipped to measure the gallons per minute accurately, but his estimations are well within ballpark. We stopped drilling at 330' feet.
Keep in mind that 400 gallons per day is adequate usage for a 4 person household. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, “Americans use large quantities of water inside their homes. The average family of four can use 400 gallons of water every day”
Take a look at this chart for a comparison:
1 gallon per minute X 24 hours = 1,440 gallons per day
5 gallons per minute X 24 hours = 7,200 gallons per day
10 gallons per minute X 24 hours = 14,400 gallons per day
15 gallons per minute X 24 hours = 21,600 gallons per day
20 gallons per minute X 24 hours = 28,800 gallons per day
I stopped the chart at 20 gallons per day because I’m not going to put in a pump that is capable of pulling more than 20 gallons per minute. This is where I’m in a dilemma. Yes, I have excellent water and the source should be plentiful for a lifetime, however, I need to take into consideration how big of a pump to put into the well and still be able to use solar as needed. At this rate, I have enough water to take a shower, run the dishwasher, flush the toilet, run the washing machine, and irrigate a large garden all at the same time.
Anyway, pics to come.