What type of equipment do we use?
A1 Water Solutions is dedicated to providing the best possible well on the property that you or A1 Water Solutions have selected. We use a rotary system that advances the bit by injecting water to clean the well bore and lift the cuttings and rock chips to the surface. Periodically the rig is stopped so that the driller can test for water.
What size wells do we drill?
A1 Water Solutions installs a wide range of wells (4 inch to 12 inch) and is well equipped to service all your drilling needs, including geotechnical borings and investigational borings for bidding purposes or geological information.
What if we don't find water?
No ground water contractor wants to drill a "dry" hole. It is also unlikely, but it is difficult to guarantee finding water or to predict its quantity and quality. Therefore, most pricing includes this as a possibility.
Well chlorination
It is the process of using chlorine in a well to kill potentially harmful microorganisms including Bacteria. The bacteria that contaminate the water are common in the soil and on most surfaces, and may enter the well during construction or maintenance. Therefore, complete and proper disinfection of the well and water system is an important step following the construction, repair, and maintenance of any well. When bacteriological water sample analysis indicates the presence of coliform bacteria, proper disinfection is one step to take to eliminate the contamination in a well.
Groundwater & Water Well Drilling
How do I find out if there is sufficient groundwater available in an area where I am considering purchasing land?
While OWRB staff are unable to predict with absolute certainty whether or not groundwater is available in a specific area, agency hydrologists can utilize available aquifer and water well yield data to assist citizens in identifying the locations most likely to produce sufficient well yields.
Where can I get maps of the state's aquifers?
The Oklahoma Geological Survey publishes and maintains Hydrologic Atlases for Oklahoma. They are available from the agency's Publication Section. In addition, the U.S. Geological Survey has digital data sets describing characteristics of some Oklahoma aquifers.
Where can I get depth-to-water information on the state's aquifers?
The OWRB maintains a water resource monitoring network of approximately 750 wells for which depth-to-water information is collected on an annual basis. In addition, the OWRB possesses a database of water well driller logs that indicate the first zone of water encountered and often depth to water of the associated well.
How can I find out if there are any water wells located on my property or within a certain distance of my property boundaries?
To produce a list of wells in a particular area, including information on completion date, depth, and related details, a search can be conducted using our water well record search database. However, data is somewhat limited for water wells constructed prior to 1970.
Am I required to locate my water well some minimum distance from my property boundaries?
Distance requirements exist only for wells drilled into those groundwater basins for which the OWRB has determined a maximum annual yield. Current rules state that the spacing distance for those wells (other than domestic) is 1,320 feet from any other authorized well owned by another party. Maximum annual yield studies have been completed on many of Oklahoma's major and minor groundwater basins.
Rural Water Districts & Service
My property is located outside a municipal water service area and I lack access to a potable source of drinking water. How do I find out if there is a rural water system in my area?
The OWRB recently completed a survey of more than 700 rural water systems in Oklahoma and maintains a database of related information.
Whom should I contact with a complaint about the water rates and/or operation of my rural water district.
While the OWRB works periodically with many of the state's rural water districts and related entities, the agency has no jurisdiction over their operation and management. First, try to work out the problem with the district board or other local rule-making body. The Oklahoma Rural Water Association (in Oklahoma City, 405-672-8925), an organization that represents the interests of the state's rural water systems, may also assist in mediating conflicts and problems.
Water Use & Water Law
Do I need a water use permit from the OWRB? 
If you intend to use water for any purpose other than domestic use , Oklahoma law requires that you obtain a permit from the OWRB.
What is considered "domestic use"?
Domestic use is the use of water for household purposes, for farm and domestic animals up to the normal grazing capacity of the land, and for the irrigation of land not exceeding a total of three acres in area for the growing of gardens, orchards, and lawns. Domestic use also includes water used for agricultural purposes by natural individuals, use for fire protection, and use by non-household entities for drinking water, restrooms, and watering of lawns, provided such uses don't exceed five acre-feet per year.
If groundwater use is a private property right, why is it regulated?
The State Legislature has determined that reasonable regulation of groundwater is required to preserve at least the minimum life of state groundwater supplies and ensure that landowners receive their designated share of water.
Water Quality & Pollution
What should I do if my pond or lake has suffered a fish kill?
Contact the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation at 405-521-3851.
What should I do if I have a complaint about the odor, taste, or appearance of drinking water and/or water pollution?
Contact the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality using their toll-free hotline at 1-800-522-0206.
What should I do if I have problems or questions about soil erosion and/or sediment in my lake or pond?
Contact the Oklahoma Conservation Commission at 405-979-2200.
