Urban Roots Digs a Well for Sustainable Water

From One Water Line to a Permanent Source

Back in 2008, water access was a daily challenge at 428 Rhode Island Street. With three tenants and the garden center all sharing a single municipal line, the pressure was on—literally. After researching options, Urban Roots discovered that drilling a well was far more cost-effective and sustainable than installing a second city water service.

The Numbers Made Sense

• Well drilling: ~$2,000
• Second water service: $15,000+

References from two rural garden centers that had used Frey Well Drilling came back glowing. The well now provides a reliable, independent water source for the nursery and the building—a win for sustainability and the bottom line.

Click to see photos of the well drilling project.