In this guideFractured-Bedrock WellsSand-and-Gravel WellsWhy the Well Type MattersHow Colonial Approaches It
Fractured-Bedrock Wells
Many Rhode Island private wells draw water from fractures in bedrock. Yield and chemistry depend on the particular fractures intersected by the well.
Sand-and-Gravel Wells
Stratified-drift and other sand-and-gravel aquifers can be highly productive, particularly in river valleys. Their chemistry and vulnerability differ from bedrock sources.
Why the Well Type Matters
Knowing the source helps interpret iron, manganese, pH, chloride and other results, but the treatment decision still depends on testing the actual water.
How Colonial Approaches It
Colonial Water Solutions begins with the home and the water. We use on-site evaluation, collect certified-laboratory samples when necessary, explain the findings, and recommend treatment only after the problem is understood.