Hiring a well driller and installer is taking many folks much longer than they expected. If you’ve made calls about getting your well drilled soon, you may have found this to be true in Oklahoma. Residents are facing waitlists of 3 months up to 2 years!
So what’s causing such big delays?
-OK’s drought is creating a need for current wells to be drilled deeper.
-New Housing Developments needing water wells.
-Contractors are retiring/leaving and are not being replaced.
-Supply chain shortages for necessary materials.
-Oklahoma is facing extended worker shortages.
-More drilling permits are being submitted than ever: 50% MORE
-New Residents/new farms in rural areas
-Fear: People wanting water independence in case of emergencies
-Drought: Wells running dry
Cindy Lang of Lang Well Drilling in Enid, Oklahoma says they receive an estimated 20 to 30 calls per day from people who want wells dug, and there is a waiting period. Quoted from a recent article, “Drilling has become so busy she now comes in to answer telephone calls, because her husband, Tim, is constantly out of the office working on wells.
‘The list is quite long now,’ she said. ‘The phones have not stopped ringing since the conservation went into effect. The increase came when the city implemented the conservation. We usually have a high call volume anyway, but it went up,’ she said. Calls have increased about 50 percent since the city imposed its water conservation plan, and Lang said for most customers the wait is about a month, sometimes two.” (Robert Barron, Staff Writer
Enid News and Eagle) Read the rest of the article here.
Even with all these factors at play, there are still ways to find a driller in a reasonable amount of time. Our suggestion is to call around to a few different contractors in your state for both pricing and available drilling dates. Most drillers are willing to travel a decent distance and you may have more luck finding someone in a neighboring county if your county is booked out.
What should I know when looking for a well driller?:
-Shop around: Timelines and costs vary
-Get references from other customers
-Make sure they are licensed in Oklahoma.
-Don’t let payments get ahead of work
-Don’t give final payment until you are satisfied with the work
If there just aren’t any drillers available in the next 6 months or more, there are a few things you can do to hold you over and we can help!
How Can I Get Water In The Meantime?
From developing a rain water collection system to using a natural water source like a stream or lake, we’ve got you covered with all your pumping needs! Let our engineers help you determine what system would be best for you!
Haul water to a storage tank on the property and use TPP (Tankless Pressure Pump)/ Eco-Steady Booster/Submersible Pump/Gravity Feed to pressurize water for your house/irrigation etc. You can integrate these pumps into the final system easily!
Create a rain water collection system use TPP (Tankless Pressure Pump)/ Eco-Steady Booster/Submersible Pump to pressurize water for your house/irrigation etc. You can integrate these pumps into the final system easily!
Use a surface water source like developing a spring or pumping from a river/stream/lake (get a filtration system if its for drinking water)!
Whether you decide to try out an alternative water system like the ones above or you decide to wait to have your well-drilled, it’s worth thinking about installing one of our versatile RPS Pumping Systems on your own. Take your water needs into your own hands with our help!
What are the benefits of a D.I.Y. Install with RPS?
These Folks Did It Themselves and You Can Too!
“Got it done over the weekend! Still have a little plumbing to take care of but we are pumping water!! Couldn’t be happier with the ease of installation and the communication, assistance and knowledge of the staff at RPS! Thank you!”
– Daniel D, TX
“Everything went very well. Install took less than 2 hours. Was surprised how well it was pumping. Very happy with the product and customer service. There have been a few friends checking it out. Thanks”
– Susan, CA
