Plan the whole
water supply.

1. Define the demand

Describe household use, livestock, irrigation or business processes. Discuss daily consumption, peak demand and any future expansion rather than choosing a pump from a depth estimate alone.

2. Review the property

Gather your land description, nearby well records, access details and known site constraints. Review the Government of Alberta’s Water Well Information Database for available drilling reports and tests. For broader mapping context, Natural Resources Canada contributes to the Government of Canada’s integrated groundwater-wells dataset. Records are background information, not proof of conditions at a new location. Ask the contractor about utilities, contamination sources, well placement and applicable requirements.

3. Investigate and select a target

A WaterFind survey interprets possible water-bearing formations and helps compare drilling targets. Review the recommended locations and uncertainties before finalizing a drilling plan.

4. Confirm a written scope

Separate surveying from drilling costs. Compare the published WaterFind survey packages and travel terms, then obtain a separate drilling estimate. Include mobilization, depth, casing, screens, development, testing and the pump system. Ask how additional work is authorized and what the guarantee covers.

5. Drill, develop and test

The drilling log records the actual ground conditions. Development and pump testing help assess supply. Water quality testing informs suitability and treatment needs.

6. Keep the records

Retain the survey, drilling log, pump information, water-test results and maintenance history. Discuss monitoring and ongoing care with your contractor.