Dug-well Survey Form

Dug wells are holes in the ground dug by shovel. Historically, a dug well was excavated below the groundwater table until incoming water exceeded the digger’s bailing rate. The well was then lined (cased) with stones, brick, tile, or other material to prevent collapse.

Since it is so difficult to dig beneath the ground water table, dug wells are not very deep. Typically, they are only 10 to 30 feet deep. Being so shallow, dug wells have the highest risk of becoming contaminated. 

While dug wells have been used as a household or even community water supply source for many years, most are “relics” of older times, dug before drilling equipment was readily available or when drilling was considered too expensive.

With ground water tables declining in the past few years at a rapid pace, it is quite likely that most dig-wells have gone dry and are abandoned. These dry and abandoned dug-wells are a ground water recharge resource waiting to be tapped.

This dug-well survey form will help us do the following:

1. Understand the current ground water level in the area.
2. A list of ready water asset that can be easily converted into a rain water harvesting structure.

We will also over time plot the locations of the dug-wells on a GIS map which will help us all plan for the water security of the area.

We also request you to share this page with your friends, colleagues and relative and also on your social media pages to help us reach as many water conservation enthusiasts as possible so that we are able to plan water conservation initiatives in more areas to make communities water secure.

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