The world is changing, and so is the way groundwater is accessed and used. For those in the water industry and water well services, it's essential to adapt to the times. If you operate a large industrial well, there are several common issues you're likely to face. Finding solutions for these problems is an essential part of large well operations.

Problems Facing Large Wells

1. Competition From Small Wells

According to Texas state law, there are certain types of water wells which don't need permits—including those which are only for domestic use and livestock. Small well drilling is becoming more common over time, edging out the need for larger water well services.

2. Groundwater Quality

Well water is always vulnerable to contamination from local industrial efforts. Oil drilling and coal mining are particularly infamous for producing contaminated water which may be disposed of in the surrounding environment.

3. Profit Margins

If you supply water as a utility, the prices you can charge consumers are sharply capped. While that's great news for clients, it ensures the margin between operating costs and income stays narrow—and may grow even narrower when other challenges like changing treatment needs arise.

4. Drought

While Texas has recently received as much water as it can handle, it was only a few years ago that longstanding drought plagued most of the state. Climate change makes the risk of drought and the depletion of groundwater a serious, looming threat.

5. Aging Infrastructure

Much of the piping laid to transport water is decades old and showing its age. Replacing old pipes is a significant investment, one which many water production companies have failed to plan for.

Conyers Well Service in Dimmitt, TX, offers well drilling, repairs, and maintenance throughout the Panhandle. Their water well services include 24-hour emergency maintenance to address problems whenever they arise. Whether you're planning a new well or need to rehabilitate an old one, call (806) 647-3215, or contact them online for the service you require.