Splash Well Drilling, based in Prescott, Ontario, is a top-quality drilling company that provides professional water well drilling services. We service Eastern Ontario, please contact us if you are interested in an estimate.
Our service area ranges from Gananoque to Cornwall, and as far north as Ottawa.
We are a family run business, and our company has been in business since 1986. Our company is licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and a proud member of the Ontario Ground Water Association, and the Better Business Bureau.
Our Services
- Residential, Commerical and Enivronmental Well Drilling: We offer 6, 8, 10 & 12 inch water wells.
- Pump Installation: We install J-Class Submersible Pumps {Previously Jacuzzi} (manufactured by Franklin Electric) and cold water tanks. The pumps have a 5 year Warranty out of the box. We also install Constant Pressure (Mono Drives) - these units are normally installed when a Geothermal Furnance is used. The constant pressure control takes the place of a control box, and they allow for a slower start to the submersible pumps, which take less electricity, in turn saving you money on your electrical bill.
- Drilled and Dug Well Decommissioning
- Well Upgrades (ie: Well Casing Extensions): It is important that your water well is accessible all year long, in the event that you have a pump failure. We install a pitless adapter which makes the 90 degree turn from your pump into your house.
- Well Drilling for Geothermal Heating Systems (open loop or closed loop bore holes)
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Will my well free flow like a spring out of the ground?
A: It depends. Wells that are drilled into a confined aquifer access water that is under pressure. This pressure forces the water in the well to rise. The water may flow out at the surface, but not always. It depends on the well location and its surface elevation. If the well naturally free flows above land surface, it then meets the definition of an artesian well.
Q: Do I need a permit?
A: No permit is required for any wells to be drilled in Ontario. In some Townships however you will need to have a Drilling contractor fill out paperwork provided by the Township so that they can get a building permit. Also, in some Townships an Engineer is required for a Grouting Inspection. Once the Well is constructed, the Drilling Contractor must fill out a Well Record Form which is provided to the Drilling Contractor by the Ministry of the Environment.
Q: What setbacks does my well require?
A: The setback distance is 50 ft from the nearest source of Pollution ie: Septic System, Manure Pit, Oil Tank.
Q: How much room is required to drill my well?
A: Imagine a 30ft truck that is 8ft wide and is towing a 30ft boat that is 8ft wide, the well is drilled where the trailer hitch would be. Additional room is required on both sides of the rig and water truck for the access and for the drilling process.
Q: How long does it take to drill a well?
A: Well drilling completion times vary from a half day to three days or longer. Drilling time is affected by many factors including time to set up, difficult drilling formations and weather. All of these factors vary from site to site and well to well.
Q: Will I need water treatment?
A: It will depend on what the mineral content of the water is, whether or not you will need water treatment. You should have your water tested after the drilling is completed to determine if and what type of water treatment would be suitable for your particular case.
Q: How deep will I have to drill to find water?
A: This varies by location, on average wells can be from 100' to 300' or more.
Contact Us
Please contact us either by phone at (613) 925-4885 / (888) 294-9188, or use the following form, and we'd be more than happy to get back to you with an estimate.
