Serving Creston and area with drilling services, water pump installations and more

Wild West Water Wells & Pump Service specializes in drilling, pumping and geothermal solutions and services.

With locations in both Creston, B.C. and in southern Alberta, we take on residential, commercial, environmental, institutional and industrial projects. Wild West Water Wells & Pump Service is accredited and certified through the Canadian Geoexchange Coalition for the design and installation of residential geothermal ground source heat pump systems.

We pride ourselves on doing honest, efficient and quality work. We are known for completing projects under very demanding conditions, doing so in a safe manner and respecting the environment in the process.

We’ve done work on several large-scale Kootenay projects, including:

• The Creston Valley Airport Society Project
• The Regional District of Central Kootenay
• The Kuskanook Harbour Project

Call us to ask about drilling, water pumps and sampling in Creston, B.C.

Give us a call at 250-428-0137 or fill out our online form and we can respond to your questions or give you a free quote on the water services you require.

Five-star customer reviews for Wild West Water Wells & Pump Service:

“Excellent company that truly cares, often going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure their customers are taken care of.” ~ Trish, Google reviewer

“These guys are the most impeccable drillers in the world... I would recommend them any day of the week!! They are caring and compassionate about the job they do. They also have an amazing hard working crew!! Water really is peace of mind. Thank you Wild West Drilling and Pump services, for taking very good care of my son and myself. 10 star performances! And giving my family an abundance of water.” ~ Nicole, Facebook reviewer

“Awesome thanks so much to Chris and to Ben! Came out on a Sunday and got our water up and going again in no time!! Couldn’t have been better service or workmanship! Thank you thank you!!” ~ Krista, Facebook reviewer

What drilling and related services do you offer in Creston, B.C.?

We tackle a variety of jobs, including:

Environmental work

• Piezometer installations
• Monitoring wells
• Formation sampling
• Water sampling
• Pump testing
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) testing

Commercial and institutional jobs

• Water wells
• Pump testing and water sampling
• Geothermal drilling/grouting
• Geothermal source/discharge wells
• Screw piles
• Road boring

Residential jobs

• Domestic water wells
• Pump testing
• Water sampling
• Geothermal drilling/grouting
• Geothermal design/installation
• Excavating

Industrial projects

• Water wells
• Pump testing and water sampling
• Coring
• Pressure grouting
• Open hole RC sampling (mining)
• Hand and track drill (Seismic)
• Anchor rods and bores
• Piling bores
• Tower anchors
• Mouse and rat holes
• Dewatering
• Exploration bores
• Micro-seismic
• Ground rods
• Excavating

How should water pumps be maintained?

Our experts can help you maintain your water pump on a regular basis, so that it stays in good working condition for longer.

First, we look it over and make sure the system is physically undamaged and securely in place. We examine each aspect of the pump to ensure all valves, seals and bearings are intact. Pipes are inspected for wear and tear, and the sump and floats are checked for cleanliness.

We also look into the electrical components, and any essential safeguards to make sure the unit is functioning properly. If anything needs to be repaired or replaced, we are the right people for the job and will have the required equipment.

Keep in mind, we design and install all types of pump systems from residential to industrial.

What is geothermal HVAC and what are its benefits?

Underground temperatures don’t change as dramatically as outdoor temperatures thanks to the insulating properties of the earth. For instance, four to six feet below ground, temperatures remain relatively constant year-round. A geothermal system capitalizes on these steady temperatures to provide “free” energy. The system consists typically of an indoor handling unit and a buried network of pipes, called an earth loop, and/or a pump to re-injection well.

The pipes that make up an earth loop are usually made of polyethylene. These pipes can be buried under the ground horizontally or vertically, depending on the characteristics of the site. If an aquifer is available, engineers may prefer to design an “open loop” system. An open loop system is where a well is drilled into the underground water. Water is pumped up, run past a heat exchanger, and then the water is returned to the same aquifer, through “re-injection.”

In winter, fluid circulating through the system’s earth loop or well absorbs stored heat from the ground and carries it indoors. The indoor unit compresses the heat to a higher temperature and consequently distributes it throughout the building; as if it were an air conditioner running in reverse.

In summer, the geothermal HVAC system pulls heat from the building and carries it through the earth loop/pump to reinjection well, where it deposits the heat into the cooler earth/aquifer.

Unlike ordinary heating and cooling systems, geothermal HVAC systems do not burn fossil fuel to generate heat; they merely transfer heat to and from the earth. Typically, electric power is used only to operate the unit’s fan, compressor and pump.

The geothermal heat pump has efficiencies rated according to their coefficient of performance, or COP. It’s a scientific way of determining how much energy the system moves versus how much it uses. Most geothermal heat pump systems have COPs of 3.0 to 5.0. To sum up, for every three to five units supplied as heat one unit of energy is used to power the system.

How do you rehabilitate water wells in Creston, B.C.?

If an existing well is not performing to capacity or has gone dry, water well revitalization could be a cost-effective solution to restore function. Wild West has hydro jetting equipment that cleans out a well, restoring water flow.

We also disinfect the well with a pH-adjusted chlorine solution, so the result is clean, clear water that is safe for you and your family.