Questions and Answers

Q: What is ground water?
A: Groundwater is water that fills the porous soils and fractures in rock. It is located beneath the surface in aquifers surrounded by natural barriers.

Q: How deep is an average water well in our area?
A: Most wells in our area range from 60-300 feet depending on the location. Sometimes in the higher mountains and certain areas water wells can be deeper. Terry, Britt and Ryan Lindsay are able to make a knowledgeable estimate as to the depth of a water well for your property by meeting with you and researching other wells in that specific area.

Q: How are water wells protected from surface contaminants?
A: Lindsay Drilling abides by all of Montana's strict water well construction standards. The top twenty feet of our wells include bentonite grout and steel casing to protect your well from contaminants.

Q: What kind of casing will be used in the water well construction?
A: The type of ground is the determining factor as to which type of casing will be used in the well. For instance, if you have alluvial ground (gravel, sand, etc.) then steel casing will be needed to keep the hole from collapsing. However if you have hard rock (Limestone, Granite, Shale, etc.) you will be able to use thermoplastic casing (PVC). The casing is used to protect the hole from getting silt in it and also protects your pump from getting elements into it when pumping the water.

Q: How much water is needed to run an average household?
A: A good house well should produce at least 10-15 gallons per minute. If you are planning to irrigate your lawn on top of daily functions you should have about 20-25 gallons per minute.

Q: What is included in a typical pump system for my water well?
A: A typical pump system would include the pump and control box, drop pipe and wire in the well, pitless adapter, pressure tank, switch and gauge and the pipe and wire from the well to the house. See Pump Systems for more information.

Q: How long is the warranty on a pump system installed by Lindsay Drilling?
A: All of the pumps we sell come with a one year factory warranty against defects. All of the pressure tanks we sell come with a five year factory warranty.

Q: How long does the construction of a water well usually take?
A: On average a water well can be drilled in 1-3 days depending on the conditions of the ground, weather and water depth.

Q: What kind of drilling apparatus does Lindsay Drilling use to construct water wells?
A: Lindsay Drilling uses (2) IR TH60 air rotary drill rigs to provide maximum well construction effectiveness. We have four fully licensed drillers to provide the best possible service. Lindsay Drilling has 4 pump service trucks to serve all your service needs. Our newest truck has the full capabilities to pull large pumps and turbines and clean and develop wells. Our pump crews are highly trained to provide you with the most cost effective service possible.

Q: How does Lindsay Drilling differ from all the other drilling companies around?
A: Lindsay Drilling is a family owned and operated business that was started in 1949 by Wes Lindsay. We believe the family should all be involved to provide the best possible service. That is why all the drilling is conducted by either Terry, Britt, or Ryan Lindsay and the paperwork is handled by the wives Linda, Susie, and Carrie. We also believe that quality and service should always go hand in hand.