Please note: This information applies to Volusia and Flagler Counties of Florida, and may not be applicable in other parts of the country. Use this information to help you better understand your system.
Determine the location, construction material, water table and total depth of the well as these are important factors to know when servicing the well & pump. Which of the following common well types do you have?
| Size | Material | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/4" | Galvanized Metal Pipe | Shallow Well |
| 1 1/2" | Galvanized Metal Pipe | Shallow Well |
| 2" | Galvanized Metal Pipe | Shallow Well |
| 1 1/4" | Plastic PVC Pipe | Shallow Well |
| 1 1/2" | Plastic PVC Pipe | Shallow Well |
| 2" | Plastic PVC Pipe | Shallow Well |
| 4" | Plastic PVC Pipe | Shallow Well |
| 2" | Black Iron or Galvanized Metal Pipe | Deep Well |
| 4" | Black Iron or Galvanized Metal Pipe | Deep Well |
| 2" | Plastic PVC Pipe | Deep Well |
| 4" | Plastic PVC Pipe | Deep Well |
Don't know which you have?
Follow
these steps to make a determination:
FIND THE WELL: Locate the well head. This is the top of the well. Newer wells, those constructed in the 90's or later, should have the well head left above ground. You may need to dig to find the well head.
Is the well constructed of Plastic or Metal? Plastic PVC is white in color. Metal wells will have a black or silver look - you could use a magnet to further confirm if it is a metal well.
What size is the well? Wells are sized by the inside diameter of the pipe used to construct them.
The following chart will help you to determine what size well you have. You can wrap a string around the well and measure its length to find the circumference then compare to the chart:
| Out. Circ. | Well Size | In. Dia. | Out. Dia. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 3/8" | 1 1/4" | 1 1/4" | 1 5/8" |
| 6 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1 7/8" |
| 7 3/4" | 2" | 2" | 2 3/8" |
| 10 1/4" | 3" | 3" | 3 1/2" |
| 14 3/8" | 4" | 4" | 4 1/2" |
| 21 1/4" | 6" | 6" | 6 5/8" |
