Wellowner.org is your one-stop resource for information relating to private water
well systems and ground water. Throughout, the importance of
regular well maintenance and water testing is demonstrated again and again. After all, your water well system is a direct link to an underground water reserve and the responsibility is yours to protect this valuable natural resource, as well as safeguarding your family's health. The investment in proper testing and maintenance is more than worth it!
How to find a reliable water well contractor
To help you find a reliable water well contractor,
Wellowner.org has developed Contractor Lookup. Simply enter your
location to find contractors that service your area. In addition,
we have coded contractors with the following designations:
Contractors displaying
this symbol in their listing are members of the National Ground
Water Association (NGWA). Membership in NGWA indicates the contractor's
investment in professionalism by joining an association dedicated
to supporting and enhancing the expertise of members through continuing
education and information exchange.
Contractors listed
as a Certified Well Driller (CWD) and/or a Certified Pump Installer
(CPI or CWD/PI) have earned these designations by passing exams testing
their overall expertise, as well as knowledge in specialized areas.
To maintain certification, contractors must take continuing education
courses, adhere to high professional standards, and have no pending
legal action against them (pertinent to well construction and/or water
systems installation).
The Master Ground Water Contractor
(MGWC) designation is the highest level of certification and is reserved
for those who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge in both water
well construction and pump installation by passing additional rigorous
testing and having a worked a minimum of five years full-time in the
industry.
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