Shallow Well Services
A shallow well targets the unconfined or perched aquifer closest to the earth's surface.
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Target Depth: Typically 5 to 30 meters (15 to 100 feet).
Construction & Technology: Drilled using rotary/percussion rigs or constructed as hand-dug wells. They are lined with shallow PVC or concrete casing and fitted with basic well screens. Pumping relies on surface suction jet pumps or low-power hand pumps/solar submersibles.
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Primary Application: Single-family domestic supply, small-scale farming, or rural community points with low daily water demand.
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Key Characteristics:
Low initial capital cost and fast installation time.
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Susceptible to seasonal water table fluctuations (may dry up in droughts).
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Higher risk of biological contamination