09-09-2006, 08:13 AM
Glen,
You can have a well drilled, with an attached filter system. I have such a system and have no complaints. The water is great with no salinity.
To be sure of purity, the water is tested frequently. The comments regarding proximity to leach fields is well taken and should be researched prior to drilling.
As far as costs, it obviously depends on how far you have to drill. Those closer to sea level typically have less depth to go, although apparently being too close can cause salinity problems. My well is about 70 feet deep. It came with the house (HPP), but I recall that the cost to the previous owner was around $10,000.00 (pump, purification system, and drilling).
Good luck!
Edited by - keikidad on 09/09/2006 12:21:54
You can have a well drilled, with an attached filter system. I have such a system and have no complaints. The water is great with no salinity.
To be sure of purity, the water is tested frequently. The comments regarding proximity to leach fields is well taken and should be researched prior to drilling.
As far as costs, it obviously depends on how far you have to drill. Those closer to sea level typically have less depth to go, although apparently being too close can cause salinity problems. My well is about 70 feet deep. It came with the house (HPP), but I recall that the cost to the previous owner was around $10,000.00 (pump, purification system, and drilling).
Good luck!
Edited by - keikidad on 09/09/2006 12:21:54
David