Groundwater & Well Guides
Plain-language hydrogeology for anyone planning a well – written by the wheretodigwell.com Team and grounded in university lecture notes on groundwater hydraulics (Radulović, 2026, University of Montenegro).
How to Know Where to Dig a Well for Groundwater
The complete guide: what determines where water is, how professionals choose drilling sites, and a five-step decision path. Start here.
How Deep Is the Water Table on My Land?
What the water table is, what controls its depth, seasonal swings – and why you should plan for the dry-season minimum.
Natural Signs of Groundwater – and What Doesn't Work
Vegetation, springs and terrain that really indicate shallow water, plus the honest truth about dowsing.
Aquifers Explained: Which Rocks Hold Water?
Intergranular, fracture and karst porosity; confined vs unconfined aquifers; and what your geology means for a well.
Dug Well vs Drilled Well: Which One Do You Need?
Depth limits, contamination risk, drought resilience and cost logic – decided by one number: depth to groundwater.
Well Yield: How Much Water Will Your Well Produce?
Drawdown, the cone of depression, pumping tests, and how to estimate yield before you drill.
The Best Place on Your Property to Drill a Well
Hydrogeology first, then septic setbacks, flow direction, rig access and neighbouring wells.
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