In mid-2022, a large dairy in Fresno County kicked off a project to drill a new 600’ well for their family-owned dairy and farming operation. All involved were confident the project would go smoothly and, once completed, would provide 1,700-2,100 gallons per minute (GPM) of water. Unfortunately, the results were far below the expected GPM flow for an expensive project. …

Sand in well water can be very damaging to turbine pumps as well as other downstream equipment. When sand enters a pump it erodes the pump’s impellers and creates a rocker-type action causing imbalance and a loss in efficiency resulting in costly repairs, replacements, and higher operating costs due to inefficient pump operation. LAKOS Pump Protection Separators (PPS) can extend the …

As water wells age, the rate at which water may be pumped (commonly referred to as the well yield, flow, or performance) tends to decrease, especially in wells that were not properly developed when first drilled. This article briefly describes common well problems and discusses rehabilitation measures. Water Well Maintenance Water wells require regular maintenance to ensure adequate water flow …