If there is one industry the world simply cannot do without, it is the agricultural industry. Just think of all the products that can be traced back to commercial agriculture. Virtually every food product is made from plant and animal ingredients, which are produced by farmers. The agriculture industry also produces corn that is used to make ethanol in our fuel, as well as cotton used to make our clothes. We cannot survive without our farmers — that is for sure! If you appreciate farmers and what they do, read more about agriculture on this website. We hope it serves as a great resource on the topic.
Whether you raise livestock or poultry, you already know that access to pure, safe water is critical for them to survive and thrive. Since most farms do not have access to public water supplies, agricultural water wells are needed to provide a consistent supply of water for livestock and poultry needs.
Farmers who have not yet committed to having one or more agricultural wells dug on their property can use these tips to streamline the process of installing one or more wells on their farm.
Optimal placement
The point of installing a water well for livestock or general agricultural use is to have a convenient, safe water source. In most farming situations, this will mean that the water well should be drilled as close as possible to where it will be most needed.
Farmers sometimes make the mistake of drilling an agricultural well near an existing electric pole, to ensure they will have the power to run the pump. Instead, consider selecting your well location based on actual need and then installing a portable solar panel to provide power for the well pump.
When a well is located too far from the usage point, farmers often experience water pressure issues, as well as more potential problems with leaking pipes and joints. The increased distance can force water well pumps to work harder as they push the water through the underground pipes to the hydrant or automatic watering station.
To prevent these problems, farmers will need to plan a containment area around the perimeter of the wellhead where both exposed and buried components can be more easily protected by animal, human, and vehicle traffic.
Site protection
Livestock, especially large species such as cattle, hogs, and horses, may damage any structure or object that protrudes from the ground. Livestock can also cause groundwater contamination issues that can affect water quality or compaction issues that place undue pressure on underground pipes, casings, and well infrastructure. To prevent this problem, farmers will want to ensure that their location allows them to use fencing or other means to protect the well site from animal damage.
Water table
Once you have chosen a few workable locations for your new agricultural water well drilling project, it is time to consider the water table levels in your area and any existing terrain problems that could be problematic, such as shale formations. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) maintains a map database with current water level data that property owners and others can use to learn more about current water table levels.
Additionally, reputable water well drilling services can also provide relevant information about local water tables, as well as additional guidance to help farmers get maximum benefits from their new agricultural wells.
Reach out to a local well drilling service for more tips.
Share29 January 2021
