York County, Maine
Hydrofracturing in Arundel, ME
Call (800) 696-9355 or request a visit. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Sometimes a new well does not hit enough water, and sometimes an old one slowly loses yield. In Arundel, hydrofracturing is one of the options we discuss, along with deepening and storage.
Hydrofracturing for Arundel homes
Public water is limited, so private wells are the norm for most houses in town. Bedrock under much of the town means newer wells are drilled into rock, with flow coming from cracks that vary from lot to lot.
Inland ground is less affected by salt than the coast, though wells near tidal creeks may still deserve a sodium and chloride check. Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford, Lyman and Dayton surround the town, which keeps it close to several service routes.
What we see in York County wells
Inland bedrock across York County varies in fracture density, and neighboring wells can have very different yields. For a Arundel well, hydrofracturing is a way to open more water-bearing cracks without drilling a second hole.
What we check first in Arundel
- Static water level and well depth for the record
- Turbidity and sediment, which may rise briefly afterward
- Casing and cap condition before treatment starts
How it works
How we handle hydrofracturing, step by step
- 1
Evaluate the well
We review the well record, depth, recovery rate and past complaints. A flow test tells us how far the well falls short of your needs.
- 2
Prepare the well
Before the treatment begins, we record water levels and condition. A packer is lowered to isolate sections of the open hole.
- 3
Fracture the rock
After treatment, the well is surged and cleaned until the water runs clear. The process can take a few hours depending on the depth.
- 4
Test and finish
Results are compared with the baseline. You will know exactly what changed, and we will discuss whether the well now meets the household's demand.
What shapes the job in Arundel
The process requires the pump and piping to come out, the hole to be sealed with a packer and water to be injected at high pressure in sections. The treatment is controlled, and results are measured on a yield test afterward.
Signs a well may need more yield
- A well that runs low or dry in summer
- Slow recovery after laundry or a long shower
- A property switching to year-round use
- A well that has never been tested for flow
A low-yield well in Arundel has options. Call, and we will talk through them.
Other services in Arundel
Hydrofracturing nearby
Hydrofracturing in Arundel?
Start with a test. We will explain the results in plain language and only recommend what the numbers support.