Straight answers to the questions Hill Country well owners ask, from costs and depths to spotting a failing pump.
Everything a Boerne or Kendall County landowner should know before drilling: how deep wells run here, the Trinity Aquifer layers under your tract, the Cow Creek district registration we handle for you, what the drought means, and how the project actually goes.
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A plain-spoken, step-by-step walkthrough of a Hill Country well project, from the free site visit and district permit through drilling, casing, the pump install, and final testing, plus how long it all takes.
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Anywhere from 200 feet to over 1,000. Depth depends on which aquifer sits under you, and that changes across the region.
Read moreWhat gallons per minute means, how much flow a home really needs, and why Hill Country yields swing so widely. Plus how a storage tank lets a slower, steady well meet household peaks.
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A failing or low well does not always mean drilling new. Here is how to weigh lowering the pump, acidizing, deepening, or a new well, based on your casing, the geology below, and the drought.
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A well is a real investment, and it is not optional when it is your only water. Here are the ways to finance one, from the lowest-cost programs to fast contractor financing.
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If your well produces slower than your home or irrigation demands, the answer is probably yes. Here's the simple math.
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Catching a failing pump early can save you from a no-water emergency. Here are the warning signs worth acting on.
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A step-by-step diagnostic ladder for Hill Country well owners losing water pressure, from simple homeowner checks to the system problems that need a service call.
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If your shower fades when the washer kicks on, this is why, and what a constant-pressure system does about it.
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Before you assume the worst, here is what going dry really means out here, and the ways to get your water back, from cheapest to last resort.
Read moreYour well water isn't on a city testing schedule, it's on yours. Here's what to check and when.
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A positive coliform result is a warning sign, not a verdict. Here is what total coliform and E. coli actually mean, the usual Hill Country causes, and how shock chlorination, retesting, and a repair fit together.
Read moreIf floodwater or surface runoff reached your wellhead, the water is not safe to drink until you test it. Here is how to disinfect, shock chlorinate, retest, and know when to call a professional.
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Rusty stains, a rotten-egg smell, or scaly buildup? Here's what's behind the most common Hill Country water problems, and how to fix them.
Read moreA rotten-egg smell in well water usually traces back to one of two places: your water heater or your well. A few simple faucet tests tell you which, and that decides whether it's a quick plumbing fix or a well issue worth a look.
Read moreCloudy water and fine silt are usually a filtration question, but gritty true sand at your taps points to a mechanical problem down the well. Here is how to tell the difference and what to do next.
Read moreIf your well water turns brown, muddy, or cloudy right after a heavy rain, surface water is most likely reaching your water supply through the wellhead. That is a contamination risk worth treating seriously, and the fix is sealing the entry point.
Read moreOrange, brown, or black staining on your fixtures and laundry usually comes down to one of three things: dissolved iron, manganese, or iron bacteria. Here is how to tell them apart and what actually fixes each one.
Read moreMost cloudy or milky well water is just trapped air that clears within a minute, but if it does not clear, suspended silt or sediment is the cause. A simple glass test tells you which one you are dealing with.
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The cheapest bid can turn into the most expensive well. Here's what actually separates a good driller from a risky one.
Read moreA private well usually isn't part of a standard home inspection. Don't close without checking these things.
Read moreDroughts pull aquifer levels down. Here's how to keep water flowing and protect your pump when they do.
Read moreYour well's depth, yield, and water quality all come down to which aquifer sits under your land. Here's a tour of the main ones.
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