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A professional well inspection assesses the condition and performance of your water system. Depending on the agreed scope, it can include checks of the visible wellhead, pump controls, pressure tank, water delivery, and laboratory water testing. At Enloe Drilling & Pumps Inc., our approach is to look beyond whether water comes out of the faucet. […]

Choosing a well drilling company involves more than comparing prices per foot. You are choosing the contractor who will build a water source your household, farm, or business may depend on for decades. Our advice is to start with two questions: Does the company understand the geology around your property, and who takes responsibility for

In our regional experience at Enloe Drilling & Pumps Inc., residential wells commonly produce around 5 to 15 gallons per minute, or GPM. However, this is a practical range from our experience, not a guaranteed output or a statistical average for every property in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Some wells produce considerably more. Others

Well water testing can cost around $75 to $150 for a limited laboratory panel, while broader testing may cost $200 to $400 or more. Your final bill depends on the contaminants tested, sample collection, travel, delivery, and any additional services. These are planning estimates, not a fixed price for every property. A laboratory’s advertised fee

You need to check the applicable well-construction requirements before drilling a water well. In Northern California, you must obtain a well permit from the local permitting agency before construction begins. In Southern Oregon, a qualifying domestic well generally does not require a water right permit, but state well-construction rules, advance notification, fees, and reporting requirements

Yes, you can have a water well in some urban areas, but approval depends on local regulations, your intended water use, groundwater conditions, and the property’s suitability. Being inside city limits does not automatically prohibit a well. It also does not guarantee that you can drill one. Before investing, you need to establish whether a

Clear water is not always safe water. Some of the most serious contaminants found in private wells have no color, taste, or smell. You can drink the water every day without noticing anything unusual, yet laboratory testing may reveal bacteria, nitrates, arsenic, or another contaminant that requires attention. This is especially important for well owners

The difference between a shallow well and a deep well involves much more than the number of feet drilled. Depth affects the type of groundwater the well reaches, the drilling equipment required, the pump system, the potential contamination risks, and the overall cost of the project. In Southern Oregon and Northern California, we generally consider

If your water well runs dry, the first thing you should do is switch off power to the well pump and stop using water. Continuing to run a pump without an adequate water supply can damage the motor and turn a temporary water shortage into an expensive pump replacement. A dry well does not always

A failing well pump rarely stops working without warning. In most cases, the system gives you several clues first. You may notice fluctuating water pressure, sputtering faucets, unusual noises, frequent pump cycling, dirty water, or an unexplained increase in electricity use. These warning signs should not be ignored. A small problem with a pressure tank,