Water well installations for most projects take roughly two weeks as the pre-installation process – such as acquiring permits, which Aaqua Drilling will do for you following an in-person consultation – takes some time. Once your property has been examined and granted a permit, the installation itself usually takes less than a day, though it can take up to 4-5 days to complete depending on the size of the well.

Every project is different, and the cost can vary widely based on location, depth and the type of well drilled. Aaqua Drilling cannot provide an exact answer on pricing for any project until an in-person consultation and examination of your property is performed.

There are three common types of water wells, each with differences in their construction and maintenance needs:

• Dug well: A shallow hole dug to the water table lined with stones, bricks or other material to prevent collapse. Simple construction makes it easier to maintain, but also more susceptible to contamination from surface sources.
• Driven well: Built by driving a pipe into shallow, soft earth, with water filtered and extracted through a well pump within the casing. Though cost-effective, driven wells – due to being close to the surface – are at more risk of contamination.
• Drilled well: Often hundreds of feet deep and created by using a drilling rig that pierces through soil and rock to reach underground aquifers. A pump pushes water to the surface, where it has less risk of contamination due to its depth and use of continuous casing.

Aaqua Drilling can construct all three well types, with solutions tailored to your property’s needs. Visit our Well Service page for more information.

A water well’s flow rate, typically measured in gallons per minute (GPM), depends on several factors, including the size of building(s) the well is providing water for. For most homes, a 6-12 GPM flow rate is enough to support the daily needs of a family with moderate water usage. GPM needs can change dramatically depending on the demand from the well, however, especially if you’re using your well for commercial purposes (farm and ranch, industry, etc;).

A well-built and well-maintained water well can last for decades, giving your property a reliable, clean source of water you can depend on. Aaqua Drilling can perform water well testing and inspection services after installation to ensure that your well is running properly and your water is safe to use.

Aaqua Drilling has locations in Joliet, Montana and Powell, Wyoming, with a work area spanning roughly a 100-mile radius of each of our locations. Though we can provide services outside of these areas, please note that your project may be subject to additional charges.

On most days when we are open, Aaqua Drilling will have a representative available at our locations that is able to answer questions. On busy days when no representative is available, our Rosie AI answering service will take your call. We value the importance of every call we receive and will respond to outstanding requests as quickly as possible.

Aaqua Drilling prioritizes quality service, and responding to emergency calls is of high importance. Call us at (406) 962-3202 or (307) 764-3603 if you notice any of the following:

• Sudden loss of water supply
• Changes in water quality (taste, color, smell)
• Air spitting from faucets
• Noisy or constantly running well pump
• Low water pressure

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that private well owners test their water annually.  Aaqua Drilling can perform water well testing and inspection services that ensure that your well is running properly and your water is safe to use.

It is important to test your water yearly for total coliforms (specific types of bacteria), total dissolved solids, nitrates, pH levels and other germs and chemicals of concern in your area. Though some levels of bacteria and nitrates in water are normal and safe for use, elevated levels of either – or specific types of bacteria, which can be found on the CDC’s website – can be a cause for concern.

Call us at (406) 962-3202 or (307) 764-3603 if you notice changes in your water’s quality, such as by taste, color and smell.