Well Flow Testing

A well flow test provides valuable information about a drilled well’s ability to supply water under sustained demand. It is commonly performed during real estate transactions, giving buyers and homeowners additional information about the performance of a property’s water supply.

For drilled wells with an accessible wellhead and removable cap, water is run at approximately 4 gallons per minute for 60 minutes, where possible. Specialized equipment is placed in the well to measure water levels before, during and after the flow test, providing a record of how the water level responds to sustained use and how it recovers following the test.

When the wellhead cannot be accessed, approximately 4 gallons per minute is run for 60 minutes, where possible. A second flow test is then completed approximately 24 hours later to help determine whether the well can provide a similar supply after having time to recover.

Results are documented so you have a clearer picture of how the well performed at the time of testing.