Total Wells Pumps and Filtration

04/19/2025

You got the project, we have the equipment! Space issues, limited access, unique water quality problems, and access difficulties. We got you covered!

04/19/2025

Extremely limited access pull. No road access, Extremely soft terrain. Limited access to the structure. Almost 4000lbs of lift are required. Built out this setup in partnership with with upto 15,000lbs of pull.
If you have limited access, have unique construction projects, commercial or residential, reach out to us, and we'll make it happen! All forms of construction. Check them out and give them a follow!

02/22/2025

Check out our latest video on the importance of water wells and healthy, safe drinking water! We're dedicated to ensuring every community has access to these vital resources.

02/11/2025

How a Water Well Works: A Step-by-Step Guide to Well Construction and Operation

Water wells are an essential source of water for many homes and businesses, especially in rural areas where municipal water systems are unavailable. Understanding how a water well works, from drilling to water distribution, is crucial for proper maintenance and ensuring a reliable water supply. This guide covers the entire process of well construction, detailing each step from drilling to the installation of the final components.

Step 1: Drilling the Hole

The first step in constructing a water well is drilling a hole into the ground. The depth of this hole depends on the location of the water-bearing aquifer, which can range from just a few feet to as deep as 1,000 feet. Specialized drilling equipment is used to create the borehole, and the goal is to reach an aquifer that can provide a sufficient amount of water.

Step 2: Installing the Casing

Once the hole is drilled, a casing pipe is installed to provide structural support and prevent soil, rocks, and other debris from falling into the well. The casing is typically made of steel or PVC and extends from the surface to the depth of the aquifer. The casing keeps the well stable, ensuring that water flows freely without contamination from surrounding soil or rock.

Step 3: Adding a Screen

At the point where the water is withdrawn from the aquifer, a screen is attached to the casing. The screen acts as a filter, allowing water to enter the well while blocking out larger particles such as sand, silt, and gravel. The size and type of screen depend on the characteristics of the aquifer and the water being pumped.

Step 4: Filling the Annular Space

The annular space (which is the first 20-feet) the gap between the well casing and the surrounding borehole, is typically filled with bentonite clay. This filtration layer helps prevent fine particles from entering the well and ensures that the water remains clean as it flows into the casing. The annular space serves an important role in protecting the well from contamination and maintaining the integrity of the water source.

Step 5: Installing the Pump

With the casing and screen in pla

02/10/2025

Understanding Parts-per and
Micrograms-per-liter (µg/L) Measurements

What are Parts-per and Micrograms-per-liter (µg/L)?

Parts-per and micrograms-per-liter (µg/L) are units used in scientific and engineering contexts to express small concentrations within solutions. While parts-per is not part of the International System of Units (SI), µg/L is a recognized SI unit.

Parts-per Notation

Parts-per notation is commonly used in fields like chemistry to describe the relative quantities of substances such as dissolved minerals or pollutants in water. These measurements are dimensionless ratios, indicating the amount of a substance per another amount within the same solution.

Examples:

- Parts-per-billion (ppb): 1 ppb means there is one part of a substance per billion parts of the solution. For instance, 1 ppb of a water-borne pollutant translates to 0.000000001 grams of the pollutant per gram of solution.

- Parts-per-million (ppm): Similarly, 1 ppm would indicate 0.000001 grams of pollutant per gram of solution.

- Parts-per-trillion (ppt): Used by regulatory bodies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 1 ppt equates to 0.000000000001 grams of pollutant per gram of solution.

Micrograms-per-liter (µg/L)

µg/L measures the mass of a substance per liter of solution, using the microgram (µg) unit which is one millionth of a gram. This unit is often employed to quantify contaminants, nutrients, and pollutants in various types of water.

Examples:

- If lead in drinking water measures 10 µg/L, it signifies there are 10 micrograms of lead per liter of water.

- The EPA's action level for lead in drinking water is set at 15 µg/L.

Comparison between ppb and µg/L

In water quality assessments, ppb and µg/L are often considered equivalent. This equivalence arises because 1 liter of water weighs approximately 1 kilogram, making 1 ppb equal to 1 µg/L in this context.

Conclusion

While parts-per notation remains widely used in chemistry for its simplicity in expressing relative concentrations, µg/L adheres to SI standards and is preferred in many scientific and regulatory frameworks for its clarity in mass-to-volume measurements.

02/10/2025

https://www.totalwells.com/articles-news-and-blogs/epa-standards-for-measuring-contaminants

Parts-per and micrograms-per-liter (µg/L) are units used in scientific and engineering contexts to express small concentrations within solutions. While parts-per is not part of the International System of Units (SI), µg/L is a recognized SI unit.

12/18/2024

System service today. Replacement of a couple components that were rusting out and leaking, getting things buttoned up for the winter months to help ensure system efficiency.
Reach out if you have some large or small projects you are looking to tackle.
Fill out a service request at www.totalwells.com to get the process started!

12/09/2024

Staying busy on these chilly days!
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11/26/2024

Long days. Late nights.
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11/25/2024

https://www.totalwells.com/articles-news-and-blogs/learn-the-process-of-replacing-a-well-pump-from-shallow-to-deep-systems

Learn the process of replacing a well pump, from shallow to deep systems. Trust Total Wells Pumps and Filtration for professional, efficient well pump services!

11/09/2024

Tank cleaning. Sometimes the tanks get stained. In this case, we pumped out litteral pounds of debris from the bottom of the tank. While there is still some discoloration, the tank is significantly cleaner which aids the pump and overall water quality being delivered to the home.
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11/09/2024

Check out our latest post about storage tank cleaning!

Learn the importance of water storage tank cleaning to maintain water quality and system efficiency. Trust Total Wells Pumps and Filtration for professional cleaning services. Contact us today!