Bored Water Well Drilling in Illinois

Bored Water Wells for New and Existing Properties

Private wells are an important water source for Illinois properties that are not connected to a municipal water system.

A new bored water well may be needed when building a home on rural or otherwise unserved land. Property owners may also need a replacement bored well when an existing well no longer adequately serves the household.

Reynolds Well Drilling works with customers to understand the property and project before recommending how to proceed.

Important considerations may include:

• Whether the bored well will serve new residential construction
• The condition and performance of an existing well
• Anticipated household water use
• Known groundwater and geological conditions
• Available well locations and site accessibility
• The water system that will work with the bored well
• Applicable requirements for well construction

For homebuilders and contractors, these considerations can also be important when coordinating the well with the larger construction schedule and site plan.

Every property presents different conditions. Reynolds draws on its experience with Illinois groundwater and bored-well construction to plan a well around the needs of the site.

Large-Diameter Bored Wells for Slow-Producing Formations

Not every underground formation produces water at the same rate. On some properties, groundwater may enter a well relatively slowly. In these conditions, storage capacity within the well itself can become especially important.

Reynolds Well Drilling specializes in large-diameter bored wells constructed with 30-inch fiberglass casing.

Think of the well as having two jobs: groundwater must enter it, and the well must provide space to store that water until it is needed. A large-diameter bored well offers greater internal storage capacity than a narrower well of comparable depth. Water can gradually enter and accumulate within the well, creating a stored supply for later household use.

This makes bored wells a practical option for certain Illinois properties where groundwater is available but replenishes the well more slowly.

A large-diameter bored well is not automatically suitable for every property. Reynolds evaluates the site’s geology, groundwater conditions and anticipated water demands to determine whether its bored-well system can provide an appropriate solution.

A Bored Water Well Designed Around Your Property

Questions about well depth and construction cannot be answered with one number that applies to every property.

Subsurface and groundwater conditions vary throughout Illinois. Even nearby properties may have different soil, geological and groundwater characteristics.

Planning a bored water well can involve factors such as:

• Geology and groundwater conditions – The formations beneath the property influence the depth, construction and expected performance of the bored well.
• Household water needs – Anticipated demand helps information the overall well and water-system approach.
• Property access – Bored-well construction requires adequate access to the proposed location.
• Well placement – The location must be considered in relation to the home, property layout, planned construction and applicable requirements.
• Existing conditions – A replacement project may require evaluating the existing well and determining whether Water Well Abandonment is necessary.

This site-specific approach is why Reynolds does not treat bored-well construction as a one-size-fits-all service.

What to Expect When Planning a Bored Water Well

If you have never owned a private well, the process of planning and installing one may be unfamiliar. Reynolds Well Drilling can help you understand the major considerations before work begins.

The exact process depends on the property and should be confirmed with Reynolds. In general, bored-well installation may include:

1. Initial consultation – Discuss the property, anticipated water use, construction plans or concerns with an existing well.
2. Site review – Evaluate access, the proposed well placement and relevant property conditions.
3. Required coordination – Address applicable permitting, construction and site requirements.
4. Boring and well construction – Bore and construct the large-diameter well using 30-inch fiberglass casing.
5. Water-system installation – Coordinate the pump and other components needed to move water from the well to the home.
6. Final testing and project completion – Complete applicable testing and the remaining steps needed to place the system into service.

Because conditions differ from one property to another, Reynolds can explain what applies to your project and help you understand each stage of the process.

More Than the Bored Well Itself

The bored well provides the foundation for a private water supply, but it also needs a properly configured system to deliver water to the home.

Reynolds Well Drilling provides Water Systems Installation & Service for private-well properties. If you are planning a new bored well, talk with Reynolds about the entire water supply rather than treating the well and its accompanying water system as separate projects.

Existing properties may require additional services. If an old well is no longer being used, Water Well Abandonment may be necessary to address it properly. Reynolds can discuss the existing well and applicable requirements while planning the new bored well.

For projects requiring subsurface information for professional evaluation or investigation, Reynolds also provide Test Drilling services. This is a separate service intended for engineering and environmental applications rather than residential water-well installation.

Bored Water Wells Throughout Illinois

Groundwater and subsurface conditions are not uniform across Illinois. Soil, geology, groundwater availability, property configuration and household water demands can all affect the planning and construction of a bored well.

Reynolds Well Drilling combines statewide service capabilities with a property-specific approach to bored-well construction. Each project begins with an evaluation of the site and the needs the private water supply must meet.

Whether you are building a home without municipal water, replacing an existing well or looking for a solution in an area with slow-producing groundwater, the first step is to discuss your property with an experienced bored-well contractor.