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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