How We Find Water Before Drilling a Well

The search for water for a well begins with gathering reliable information about the location. Natur Aqua studies geological and hydrogeological maps, information from previous drilling and field experience in different parts of Vojvodina. The aim is to assess the most suitable drilling spot before the works begin and to reduce uncertainty.

Assessing the location for a new well

Before the assessment, we talk with the client about the purpose of the well and the amount of water required. The requirements of a household, an irrigation system and a construction site are not the same, so the location data are considered together with the planned use of the water.

We study the available maps and data on depths and results of previous drilling in the area. Existing wells can provide useful guidance, but the conditions on one plot do not confirm the same conditions on the neighbouring one. The final assessment therefore depends on the amount and quality of the information available.

A modern approach without traditional methods

Natur Aqua does not use dowsing rods or other traditional water-finding methods. We base our assessment on geological and hydrogeological data and experience gained in the field.

What people often call locating an underground watercourse in practice means assessing the position of the aquifers. Groundwater does not have to flow in a clearly defined channel like an underground river. It is most often found in the pores and cracks of permeable layers of soil and rock.

How reliable is the assessment

The reliability of finding water for a well depends on the geological conditions and the data available for the specific location. Where reliable maps and results of previous drilling exist, the assessment has a firmer basis. At less explored locations, there is a greater degree of uncertainty.

No assessment before drilling can confirm the exact depth, quantity and quality of water in advance. When the available data are not sufficient for a reliable conclusion, we tell the client clearly before any decision about the works is made.

The cost of finding water and planning costs

The cost of finding water depends on the location, the availability of data and the scope of the assessment required. The cost of the assessment itself should be considered separately from the cost of drilling, which depends on the depth, diameter, construction of the well and the geological conditions.

After reviewing the basic information, we explain what the assessment includes and what data we can use. To plan the whole project, also check the factors that determine the cost of building a well.

Frequently asked questions about finding water for a well

How do you determine where there is water on the plot?

We analyse geological and hydrogeological maps, data from previous drilling and known conditions in the area. We then assess the spot that offers the best basis for the next steps.

No. Natur Aqua does not use dowsing rods. The assessment is based on professional data, available documentation and experience from previous projects.

Yes. The result depends on the local geological conditions and the data available before drilling. If the location is uncertain, we point this out before the works begin.

Send us details about your location

Tell us the place and address of the plot, the planned purpose of the well and the amount of water required. We will review the available information and explain the next steps. If you have information about nearby wells, please send it too, as it can contribute to a more complete initial assessment of the location.