Shallow Well 28 Ft to Water: Need Deep Well Pump or New Well?

28-Foot Water Level in Shallow Well: Can a Deep Well Pump Work?

20-year-old pump failed. Well person says water at 28 ft, need new 3-point well. Current well has PVC with elbow. Can I measure depth? Will deep well pump work?

28 Ft Exceeds Shallow Well Limit

Shallow well (jet) pumps max out at ~25 ft suction lift. 28 ft is too deep for a shallow well pump.

Options

1. Deep well submersible pump – Goes down the well, pushes water up. Works at any depth if well diameter allows.
2. New well – If current well is damaged or yield is poor.

Don't DIY the Measurement

Cutting elbow and dropping weight only tells pipe depth, not water level or well condition.

Get Multiple Well Company Quotes

Wrong choice costs thousands. Have 3 well companies evaluate and quote.