York County, Maine
Water Well Drilling in Wells, ME
Call (800) 696-9355 or request a visit. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Whether you are building new, replacing a failing well or adding a second source, drilling in York County takes planning. We talk through site, access, depth and testing so that you know what the finished system will look like.
Water Well Drilling for Wells homes
Many homes beyond the main corridor are on private wells, and some neighborhoods have no public water at all. Wells near the marsh or shore can show changes in sodium and chloride, and iron is a common companion in this kind of ground.
Drilled bedrock wells inland can carry arsenic, uranium and radon, so testing matters more than guessing. A buyer looking at a seasonal Wells home should ask how it is winterized and when the well was last sampled.
What we see in York County wells
Coastal drilling has to think about salt as well as yield. Near Wells beaches, marsh and inland roads, a Wells well can be drilled into bedrock beneath a thin cover of soil, and placement, casing and depth are chosen to reduce the chance of saltwater influence.
What we check first in Wells
- Arsenic, uranium and radon on the bedrock water
- Distance from septic systems and other setbacks
- PFAS, if there is any local concern
How it works
How we handle water well drilling, step by step
- 1
Site visit and planning
We walk the lot, look at access and setbacks and talk about where the house and septic will go. The aim is a well placed for good yield and long-term protection.
- 2
Drill and case
Depth is decided in the field. We keep you informed of the water we find and the cost implications of going deeper, so decisions are made together.
- 3
Test the yield
We note the static water level and the pumping rate. Those numbers will guide pump selection and become part of your well record.
- 4
Equip, sample and treat
The finished well is capped, sealed and protected. We give you the well record and the test results, and we recommend treatment if the water calls for it.
What shapes the job in Wells
Yield is tested after drilling. We measure how much water the well produces over time, and if it is too low for the house, there are options such as a deeper hole, hydrofracturing or storage. Near Wells beaches, marsh and inland roads, results can vary even between close neighbors.
When a new well makes sense
- A well that has gone dry or lost yield
- A well whose casing has failed
- A home converting from seasonal to year-round use
- An old well with no record that may be unsafe
Atlantic Water Solutions drills wells across York County, including Wells and Kennebunk. Ask for a visit and we will walk the lot with you.
Water Well Drilling in Wells?
Start with a test. We will explain the results in plain language and only recommend what the numbers support.