Valuable tips for arranging a well at a summer cottage
Far from civilization, urban water supply often have difficulties for summer residents with access to clean water. Not every household can organize a similar alternative, and a common well is not always close to the site. Moreover, the question is especially relevant if you do not have the capacity to transport a large amount of water. What to do in this case? That's right, think about arranging your own well.
It should be remembered that a well is a structure that accumulates water of underground origin, therefore, the choice of a place for construction should be taken with the greatest attention. Check for landfills or other sources of contamination nearby. Otherwise, it is better to play it safe and locate the well at some distance, but be confident for your own safety. As you know, water must be clean and free of impurities harmful to the human body. Naturally, the choice of location is not limited - you should definitely consult with experts regarding the depth of the waters specifically under your site. Also, in the future, it will be necessary to make a mandatory sampling and analysis for the laboratory, which will determine the degree of its good quality for drinking and domestic use. Get ready for considerable expenses, but be sure - they fully pay for themselves at the stage of the result.
You need to know that groundwater is divided on average into three types according to the depth of occurrence:
- Verhovodka - the uppermost layer, the most polluted by floods and precipitation, is practically never used for wells, because the risk of contracting all kinds of infections is significantly increased.
- Groundwater - a layer of water located already at a greater depth, for the most part, corresponds to a well. The only significant drawback is the weak pressure of water, which makes it difficult to extract it later and you have to resort to such additional devices as a pump with a hose to pump it out.
- Artesian waters - the most desirable and suitable in all respects, the deepest layer of water, however, the path to which for a summer resident is very difficult - you cannot do without the help of specialists and the use of equipment. Artesian waters can go several hundred meters deep, but if you really break through their layer, you will be surprised by the force of the water pressure and its amount.
Speaking of a suitable season for the construction of a well, then the best option would be to plan this business at the end of autumn. Water at this time sinks as deep as possible, which allows you to catch the moment and drill a well of sufficient size for a stable flow of water.
Speaking about the types of wells, before you start calling specialists, you need to decide which type is right for you?
Consider some types of wells in the country
— Mine well - the classic version of the well, for which the digging is carried out with ordinary shovels and crowbars, followed by the removal of the earth with the help of buckets. This type of well can be organized independently, the main thing is to take into account the great depth. Remember, the deeper you dig, the more likely you are to stumble upon clear water.
— Drilling well - the most modern version of the well, for the digging of which a mechanical drilling device is used. The advantages of a borehole over a mine well are in a longer service life, quality performance, and environmental safety.In the process of drilling, the volume of the well is also taken into account, depending on the wishes of the customer - it can be made very narrow or wide enough, although the shaft well wins in terms of the specific width possibilities. It is possible to install additional protective devices against the accumulation of debris, a convenient mechanical system for raising and lowering water. An obstacle for such wells can be the sudden formation of rocky rocks, in which case you have to return to the idea of an ordinary mine well. On average, the depth of the wells reaches 20 meters.
The guarantee of the durability of any well in the country is reliable reinforcement, due to which the risk of damage to the entire structure is neutralized. Most often, a wooden blockhouse is made using logs or thick boards - at the initial stage, the depth of the well is adjusted to the height of the blockhouse, it is installed with subsequent digging in the soil. Thus, it is possible to install several log cabins on top of each other until the moment when the improvised structure reaches the required layer of groundwater. For fastening log cabins in the process, ordinary boards are used in an upright position. There is also a method of strengthening the walls of the well with the help of bricks, but in this case, the possibility of further deepening the mine disappears, if suddenly the volumes of water at some point begin to decrease.
A well in the country provides access to always clean and necessary water for the household, cooking and drinking water for the summer resident. If you are lucky with the location of the territory, there are no polluted places around, and deposits of rocky rocks have bypassed your site, be sure to try to arrange your own source.
