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Water Well Video Survey
Western Hydro Engineering offers advanced well video surveys with a state-of-the-art downhole camera capable of reaching depths of up to 1,450 feet. Our camera provides both front and side views, giving a complete picture of your well’s interior.
This technology allows us to accurately identify breaks, holes, screen or perforation conditions, mineral buildup, and other structural issues that affect well performance. With clear video documentation and expert analysis, we help diagnose problems quickly and recommend the right solutions—saving time, reducing costs, and ensuring the long-term reliability of your well.
Breaks
A break in a well is when the well casing (the steel or PVC pipe that lines the well) develops a crack, split, or separation. Over time, wells are exposed to stress from pumping, ground movement, corrosion, or improper construction.
When the casing is compromised, unwanted material like sand, gravel, or contaminated surface water can enter the well. This not only reduces efficiency and water quality, but can also cause damage to pumps and increase maintenance costs.
Holes
A hole in the casing is an unintended opening in the well’s protective pipe, usually caused by corrosion, physical damage, or wear over time. Unlike perforations, which are deliberately engineered openings to allow water into the well, a hole is a defect that can let in sand, silt, or contaminated water from outside the well.
Even small holes can quickly lead to reduced water quality, pump damage, and costly repairs if left untreated.
Perforations
Perforations are the small, engineered openings in a well casing or screen that allow water to flow into the well. Over time, these perforations can become clogged with mineral scale, iron bacteria, or sediment, or they may show signs of wear, corrosion, or collapse. Poor perforation quality restricts water flow, reduces pumping efficiency, and can put extra strain on pumping equipment.
Static Water Level
The static water level is the natural level at which water stands in your well when it is not being pumped. Knowing this level is important because it shows how much water is available in the well and helps evaluate the overall health and productivity of the aquifer.
Changes in the static water level over time can signal issues such as declining water supply, over-pumping, or interference from nearby wells.
Fill
The fill of a well refers to the accumulation of sand, gravel, mineral scale, or other debris that settles at the bottom of the casing over time. Excessive fill reduces the effective depth of the well, limits pumping capacity, and can contribute to pump damage if sediment is drawn into the system.
A build-up of fill may also signal problems such as casing deterioration, hole development, or excessive formation material entering through perforations. In some cases, unusual or excessive fill can even point to a bridged break higher up in the well, where material is collapsing and settling downward.