Frequently Ask Questions

Is Oasis Well Drill Rig Rental a drilling company?

No,we just provide the components needed to drill your well.

How to Plan a Well?

Consider the costs and benefits of drilling a well. Drilling vs. piping or shipping water in.

Drilling a well has initial cost that are higher than connecting a public water supply. Risks include not locating water, locating a sufficient supply, accruing the ongoing costs to pump the water and maintain the well. 

However, due to regulations and restrictions some residents may wait years before connecting to a public water supply. When you consider the costs, risk factors and restrictions renting a well drill is a viable option. 

How to determine the location where the well will be drilled?

You'll need to know the section, township, range and quarters to access land and well records through your state's geological survey or from your State Watermaster. Oasis can conduct an Electromagnetic (EM) Survey to investigate shallow and deep sub-surface hydrogeology.

How to find out what previous wells have been drilled on the property or area?

Geological survey records or state well drilling reports will record the depths of previous wells in the area and whether or not they found water. You can access these records in person, by telephone or online here .These records can help you determine the depth of the water table, as well as the location of any confined aquifers.

Most aquifers are at the depth of the water table; these are called unconfined aquifers, as all the material above them is porous. Confined aquifers are covered by nonporous layers, which, although they push the static water level above the top of the aquifer, are more difficult to drill into.  

  
How to consult geologic and topographic maps?

Although less useful than well-drilling records, geologic maps can show the general location of aquifers, as well as the rock formations in an area. Topographic maps show the surface features and their elevations and can be used to plot well locations. Together, they can determine whether an area has sufficient groundwater to make drilling a well viable.
Water tables are not uniformly level, but follow ground contours to some extent. The water table is nearer the surface in valleys, particularly those formed by rivers or creeks, and is harder to access at higher elevations.

What to ask people who live near the property?

Many older wells have no documentation, and even if records exist, someone who lived nearby may remember how much water those wells produced.

Can I get assistance from a consultant?

Your state's geological survey personnel may be able to answer general questions and direct you to resources beyond those mentioned here. If you need more detailed information than what they can provide, you may need the services of a professional hydrologist.

Contact local well drilling companies, especially ones that have been established for a long time.

A 'Dowser' or 'Water Witcher' is a person who uses willow branches, brass rods or similar items to search for water. If you want, you might employ one to help you find a good site.

How to get a well-drilling permit?

Consult the appropriate municipal and state agencies to find out what permits you need here.

Can I drill my own water well in Arizona?

The State of Arizona requires anyone attempting to drill a well to file for a Notice of Intent. As stated by the Department of Water Resources: "Prior to drilling a new well, or deepening or modifying an existing well, a Notice of Intent to Drill must be filed with ADWR.