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Artesian Well Planning Guide

Dear Homeowner:

Based on a review of your property and/or the information we discussed, we respectfully submit to you this Proposal. Your proposal may also include Additional/Optional Services that you may want or need to enhance/complete your project. We can provide these services for you or you may wish to hire your own landscaper or electrician.

You can also refer to our Well Planning Guide or our website for additional information including photos, descriptions and customer testimonials about our services.

If you would like to schedule the work simply sign and return the white copy to usIf you would like to schedule the work, simply sign and return the white copy to us along with your deposit. Upon receipt we will contact Dig-Safe to mark out the underground utilities on your property and apply for a well permit if needed.

If you have any questions about our site visit or this proposal, or would like additional references, please feel free to call my office at 978-640-6900 or my cell 978-804-5146.

Thank you again for giving me the opportunity to present our services to you. I look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

John LarsenOwner

Po Box 158 * Tewksbury, MA 01876 * Tel: 978‐640‐6900 * Fax: 978‐640‐6901 www.WellWaterConnection.com or www.WellWaterInUse.com

CompanyProfile

Thank you for your interest in Well Water Connection, Inc. and for allowing us to introduce our company to you. My name is John Larsen, I am the founder of Well Water Connection, Inc. After receiving my engineering degree from the University of Massachusetts in 1990, I worked for Stone & Webster Engineering in Boston supervising geotechnical site investigations and drilling operations, monitoring well installations and performing bedrock and soil testing.

In 1995, I entered the groundwater industry by working for a small well drilling company. As the general manager of that company, I designed, sold, coordinated and supervised the installation of over 600 residential and commercial artesian well and pump systems. During that time, however, I listened to many complaints from homeowners, property managers and landscape and irrigation professionals about the limited services provided by most well companies.

In 2001, I left that company to work for a larger so‐called “full service” well company. I expected a company that could provide all types of water wells (not just artesian), but also the pumps, filtration systems and the planning, permitting, design and maintenance services that I knew were key to quality well installations and long‐term satisfied customers. I later realized that that company did not yet exist.


In 2002, I started Well Water Connection, Inc., a truly full‐service water well company whose well‐managed, custom‐designed water wells, pump systems, filtration and related services dovetail seamlessly with customers’ irrigation systems and landscape plans. A water well company whose capabilities and menu of services is not limited by its drillers experience or by the type of equipment they own. A company with the ability to manage large commercial water well projects and provide personal attention to homeowners on smaller residential projects. A company connected to competent, highly knowledgeable, fully licensed and insured, water well drillers and related professionals. A company that realizes the importance of good communication with its clients and the technical concerns of landscape and irrigation professionals.

As we continue to grow and develop, we strive to provide our clients with the best service, but know the decision to drill a well can be challenging. At Well Water Connection, Inc., one of our goals is to provide our clients with enough information to make well‐informed decisions. We have developed this Well Planning Guide to answer some of your questions and address some common concerns. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, need references, or would like a free, no‐obligation written proposal.

We are proud to offer you our expertise and eager for you to experience our level of service. Thank you again for allowing us to introduce our company to you. We look forward to working with you.

How Fast Your Well Pays for Itself

Let’s say you now pay a combined water and sewer charge of 1 penny for each gallon of water you use on your lawn. You also have a typical automatic sprinkler system that runs twice a day ‐ one hour each time. If the sprinkler system sprays 10 gallons of water every minute its on, (or 10 gallons per minute = $.10 per minute) in one hour it will spray 600 gallons (or 10 gallons per minute x 60 minutes = 600 gallons = $6.00 per hour). If you run your sprinkler system 2 hours a day that’s 1200 gallons or $12 per day. During an average summer, if you use your sprinkler for 90 days you will spray 108,000 gallons of water onto your lawn. At 1 penny per gallon you have just spent $1,080.00 to water your lawn.

Now, let’s say you installed a water well and had it hooked up to your sprinkler system. Instead of paying $1,080.00 per year to water your lawn, you don’t pay anything. That’s right. The ground water is free, and because it will be used on your lawn there will be no sewer charge either!

The well is paying for itself! Instead of paying the water and sewer department for watering your lawn, you’re making payments on a well that increases the value of your home and supplies “free” water for years to come.

CALCULATE YOUR ANNUAL SAVINGS - EXAMPLE


Step 1: Calculate your COST PER GALLON. See “Combined Annual Water and Sewer Charge in MWRACommunities 2006” on page 4 or see your latest water bill.

Step 2: Calculate your TOTAL WATER USE. See last years water bill(s) or add up all outside water uses including irrigation system, pool, washing cars, etc.

Step 3: Calculate your ANNUAL SAVINGS by multiplying your Total Water Use by your Cost Per Gallon. The following simple formula can be used if you have an automatic sprinkler system. The constant 54 is based on 90 days of summer watering (60 mins per hour x 90 days divided by 100 pennies = 54).

ANNUAL SAVINGS = $1,080.00

54 Cost Per Gallon(in pennies)

X X Flow in gallons per minute

X Usage inhours per day

54 1X X 10 X 2

What Does Your Water Cost?


How Much Water Does My Sprinkler

System Use?

ZONE # # HEADSPer ZONE (A)

GALLONSPer HEADPer MINUTE (B)

MINUTESPer CYCLE (C)

CYCLEPer DAY (D)

GALLONSPer DAY(AxB)x(CxD)

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Total # Gallons Used Per Day (E)

WATER & SEWER COST IN PENNIES PER GALLON? $____________ (F)

ESTIMATED DAYS PER MONTH RUN SPRINKLER SYSTEM? ____________ (G)

ESTIMATED MONTHS PER YEAR RUN SPRINKLER SYSTEM ____________ (H)

COST SAVINGS PER YEAR = ExFxGxH_____________________ = $________________

Client Testimonials

"My experience with Well Water Connection has been great. They have always been reliable,dependable and their work is top‐notch. John has always been extremely honest in hisrecommendations and advice. It is clear that Well Water Connection strives to earn client respect bydelivering on what they promise." Paul Schmitt, Knollsbrook Condominium, Stoughton, MA

"A.W Perry, Inc. is a real developer based in Boston and the South Shore. We recently built a newbuilding on a 36 acre site in Hingham. Well Water Connection was recommended to us and webrought them in to oversee the drilling of our irrigation wells. This area isn’t noted for productivewells and we wanted to limit our exposure. John Larsen did a nice job developing a detailed set ofspecifications and a scope of work for the well drillers to follow. John coordinated the entire processfrom permitting through to the start‐up and testing of the wells. I can highly recommend John andWell Water Connection." Steve Leggett, Operations Manager, A. W. Perry, Inc., Hingham, MA

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

DEVELOPERS

"HOMEOWNERS


"We were building a house and were looking to install a well and John was recommend to us by oneof our neighbors. I had already contacted a couple of other companies, but after meeting with Johnit was obvious he was the person we could trust. He took the time to provide us with all the answersto our questions so we could make an intelligent decision. He coordinated the entire installationfrom permits to the drilling, electrical, and plumbing. It has been two years and the system hasworked great!!! I cannot say enough about our experience with Well Water Connection and werecommend them very highly." Bob Bernard, Braintree, MA

“When we built our building in 2000, we hired a pump company to install a well to supply the waterfor our irrigation needs. It was a considerable investment. But, unfortunately, the system neverperformed as advertised. Finally, someone suggested I contact John Larsen of Well WaterConnection, Inc. John immediately diagnosed the problem and suggested a cost effective repair. I'mhappy to say the system has been running great for the past two years. Thank you Well WaterConnection!" Peter Crocker, PGA Realty, Wilmington, MA

PROPERTY MANAGERS

"I have been using Well Water Connections to take care of any well issues that my custromers havehad for several years now. The knowledge and professionalism that John provides has been aninvaluable asset to both me and my customers." Paul Catanzano, Molloy Landscaping

LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION CONTRACTORS

Bedrock “Artesian” vs.

Shallow Wells


Shallow Wells rely on water that travels through spaces in loose sands and gravels. Because they are not very deep, they may be fitted with either surface mounted or submersible pumps and motors. Installation methods include driving a well point, wash and drive methods, or by auger. With this type of well, the depth to the water table and the type of soil encountered will determine how much water, if any, can be pumped from the ground.

Artesian Wells are generally deeper and fitted with submersible pumps and motors. With this type of well, a drilling rig is used to bore a hole through the soil and rocks and into solid bedrock that exists beneath your property. Steel casing and drive‐shoe are then installed into the surface of the bedrock to provide a watertight seal and prevent soil, rocks and dirty water from entering the borehole. Drilling into the bedrock resumes without casing until the borehole intersects with fractures that exist naturally in the bedrock. This factor determines how much water, if any, can be pumped from the ground.

Artesian wells draw water from deep fractures down in the bedrock.

Unlike point wells which can be installed using light, portable equipment, artesian (or “bedrock”) wells are installed with large drilling rigs. Once set

up, these rigs bore a hole down to the solid bedrock that exists beneath your property. Steel casing and a drive‐shoe are installed in the open hole to keep loose soil and rocks from caving in the well. Drilling continues into solid bedrock until enough water is found. If insufficient flow‐rate is

measured, the well may be hydrofractured.

Before drilling begins, we’ll first want to determine the best location for the well and placement of any other related components…

Artesian Well(for lawns, gardens, pools, etc.)

After the drilling, the pump gets installed inside the well, and any additional components such as a tank system or sediment filter are also installed. An

18” deep trench may be needed in order to run electricity.

After its powered up, the completed system can be disguised and any excess drilling debris discarded or used on‐site in landscaping.


Constant Pressure Systems

Constant Pressure Systems (CPS) are custom designed, built and installed by us to meet your particular needs.

With the use of pressure‐regulating valves and/or 3‐phase variable speed motors and drives, Constant Pressure Systems provide consistent pressure at various flow rates. Pumping Systems and Controls are protected by eliminating the on/off cycling and other conditions common with typical large‐tank water systems. Constant Pressure Systems have the added benefit of smaller tanks, allowing

them to be installed virtually anywhere and easily hidden.

Constant Pressure Systems are available in all sizes and configurations.


Constant Pressure System for sprinkler system

mounted inside garage. (Wayland, MA)

Constant Pressure System mounted to well, for hoses to garden, sprinklers and pool.

(Franklin, MA)

Constant Pressure System on side of house with electrical components and sediment filter.

(Milton, MA)

Constant Pressure System including filter and electrical components mounted in shed.

(Wilmington, MA)

Variable Drive Constant Pressure System with stainless steel tank

components and NEMA 4 controller. Mounted on board.

(Tewksbury, MA)

Constant Pressure System mounted in basement of home with additional port

for future expansion. (North Reading, MA)

Constant Pressure System and controls mounted outside on pressure treated lumber. (Dedham, MA)

Tank‐less Constant Pressure System for “irrigation only” (with no spigots)(Sharon, MA)

Constant Pressure Systems provide constant pressure for sprinkler systems, gardens, washing cars, filling

pools and any other water needs.

Many well‐based irrigation systems produce stains and deposits on walls, driveways, sidewalks and even on plants, shrubs and trees. A number of different materials present in well water can cause

stains and deposits. Testing the water will determine what material(s) are causing the staining and the best way to take care of it. Materials in the water that can cause staining include Calcium, Copper, Iron,

Magnesium, Manganese and Sodium. Other important properties of the water, helpful when designing a filtration and/or treatment system ,include Hardness and pH levels.

Rust stain prevention systems do not remove existing stains. Iron oxide, as an inorganic stain, is best removed with an acid. However for health, safety and environmental reasons, its should be

considered only as a last resort. There are available excellent biodegradable, grass and plan friendly stain removers. This chemical can be applied with a pump up type sprayer for easy application.

Water Filtration, Treatment & Stain Removal

“Clear View” sediment


Stain prevention system with 30 gal tank behind well and CPS (Braintree, MA)

Large “Aeration System” for removal of iron (North Reading, MA)

“Clear View” sediment filter with “Manual” flush valve (Wayland, MA)

Clear View sediment filter including “Automatic” flush valve” (Canton, MA)

“Pump Screen” installed over submersible pump to limit intake of sediment (Wilmington, MA)

Submersible pump sand separator for sediment isolation and removal from pump intake (Stoughton, MA)

1 micron bag filter mounted after CPS for removal of fine sand and silt from well water (Hopkinton, MA)

Heavy iron stains on sidewalk shown before removal (Wilmington, MA)

Before and After Photos of Iron Stain Removal(Sudbury, MA)

Front walkway showing iron stains from well water “BEFORE” stain removal process Front walkway showing iron

stains from well water “AFTER” stain removal process

Disguise Your Well

Well –head “Cut Below Grade” and installed in jumbo

irrigation box with cover.(Wilmington, MA)

“Wishing Well” custom‐built on site for

condominium association. (Acton, MA)

“Visibility Screen” custom‐built on site for homeowner.

(Concord, MA)


Well head covered with “Artificial Rock” and

finished with landscaping.

Drilling debris contained in raised planting bed and finished with landscaping.

Well , Tank & Electrical components hidden under

“Artificial Rock”.

For more ideas…Call us at (978) 640‐6900 or Visit us @ WellWaterConnection.com or WellWaterInUse.com

Hydrofracturing

A single inflatable packer is lowered into

A pump test is performed to determine the

Hydrofracturing is a specialized and highly effective procedure used to increase water production from low‐yield artesian wells. A

trained crew installs an inflatable “packer” down the well through the steel casing and into the bedrock below. The well is then pressurized and flushed with tremendous water pressure. This process cleans out plugged fractures in the bedrock and usually results in an increase in the amount of water that flows into the

well. Upon completion of Hydrofracturing, a pump test is necessary to flush out well and determine new flow rate.


an Artesian well (Wilmington, MA)

results after hydrofracturing (Westwood, MA)

Zone‐fracturing a well with 2 inflatable

packers and multiple tank loads of water

(Dover, MA)

Project Managementand

Technical Services

Our Project Management Division will assist you in the implementation of your ground water well project(s).

• Cost Estimating• Estimate Procurement• Site Study and Selection• Permitting• Water Well Design• Estimate Analysis & Comparisons• Specifications Design• Water Analysis

• Pump System Design• Feasibility Analysis• Site Assessment• Investigation Services• Filtration Design• Fracture Trace Analysis• System Evaluation• Pump Test Analysis

Our Technical Services Division utilizes a network of fully


Our Technical Services Division utilizes a network of fully qualified and licensed water well and related professionals enabling us to get the job done right, when you need it.

• Artesian Wells• Shallow Wells• Point Wells• Gravel Wells• Geothermal Wells• Pump System Diagnostics• Pump Removal & Installations• Water Sampling & Testing• Zone‐Fracturing• Constant Pressure Systems• Filtration Systems• Domestic Water Systems

• Hydro‐fracturing• Ste Prep and Preservation• Trenching• Test Work• Down Hole Video Inspections• Pump Repair & Maintenance• Locating Existing Wells• Stain Removal Services• Rid‐O‐Rust Systems• Pump Testing• Debris Removal and Containment

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