Homeowners in Anderson, Muncie, Noblesville, Tipton, Pendleton, Elwood, Alexandria, Fishers, and Westfield often ask whether it’s better to drill a new well or rehabilitate an older one. The right choice depends on well age, structural integrity, aquifer conditions, and pump performance.
You may benefit from rehabbing your well if:
• The casing is intact but flow has declined
• Sediment or iron buildup is clogging the screen
• The pump is undersized for current demand
• The water table has shifted, but not drastically
• Bacterial contamination can be corrected
Rehab options may include pressure surging, chemical cleaning, screen restoration, pump upgrades, or adjusting the pump depth.
Drilling a new well may be necessary if:
• The casing is severely corroded
• The well is too shallow for modern water demand
• Aquifer output has significantly diminished
• The well can no longer be safely serviced
• There are recurring contamination issues
Wells throughout Madison, Hamilton, Hancock, Delaware, and Tipton counties vary greatly in age and structure. Some older wells from the 1960s–1980s remain reliable, while others require modernization. Before assuming that you need a new well, take the time to hire a professional who can perform detailed inspections, flow tests, and depth analyses to evaluate your options and recommend the right path forward.
You may benefit from rehabbing your well if:
• The casing is intact but flow has declined
• Sediment or iron buildup is clogging the screen
• The pump is undersized for current demand
• The water table has shifted, but not drastically
• Bacterial contamination can be corrected
Rehab options may include pressure surging, chemical cleaning, screen restoration, pump upgrades, or adjusting the pump depth.
Drilling a new well may be necessary if:
• The casing is severely corroded
• The well is too shallow for modern water demand
• Aquifer output has significantly diminished
• The well can no longer be safely serviced
• There are recurring contamination issues
Wells throughout Madison, Hamilton, Hancock, Delaware, and Tipton counties vary greatly in age and structure. Some older wells from the 1960s–1980s remain reliable, while others require modernization. Before assuming that you need a new well, take the time to hire a professional who can perform detailed inspections, flow tests, and depth analyses to evaluate your options and recommend the right path forward.
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