Section 1
Steps to Construct a Well
In order to increase the likelihood of completing a successful and safe drinking water well, follow the steps outlined below:
- Determine the well location based on community involvement (Appendix R) and technical factors (Section 2);
- Drill the borehole (Section 3) to the desired depth (30 m (100 ft) or less where there is lots of water (Section 6);
- Install a PVC casing & slotted screen to keep the borehole open and allow clean water to enter the well (Section 7);
- Float-in a filter pack to keep dirt out of the well (Section 8);
- Grout the annular space to keep contaminated surface water out of the well (Section 9);
- Develop the well to remove turbidity from the water (Section 10);
- Construct a concrete pad around the well (keep contaminated surface water away from the well and keep the area around the pump from becoming a mud-hole (Section 12);
- Install a pump (Section 14);
- Disinfect the well to eliminate bacteria introduced during well construction (Section 15 );
- Test water quality to make sure it is safe to drink (Section 16);
- Maintain the pump & pad (Section 17). You can even make your own cup leathers! (Appendix L);
