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Some of the most frequently asked questions from water well drilling contractors

Joe Haynes
Check the pH level of the water. It should be nine or above to ensure proper bentonite hydration. If the pH is too low, add calcium carbonate (soda ash)

Check the pH level of the water. It should be nine or above to ensure proper bentonite hydration. If the pH is too low, add calcium carbonate (soda ash) | Credits: Lone Star Drills

Joe Haynes of Lone Star Drills offers a few tips to keep your operation up and running while in the field with mud rotary water well drilling rigs. The mud has slowed or stopped coming out of the borehole....

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