A Low Yield well is a well that is not able to meet the demands of the home or facility it supply’s and is called “Low-Yield” or “Low-Production” well. A “Good” well has sufficient water recharge within the aquifer and for water to fill the well at a rate that meets or exceeds the demands of the home.
A well that is able to supply sufficient water to meet the peak demands of a home is considered to be a “good” well. Other wells may not be able to meet the demands of the home and are called “low-yield” or “low-production” wells.
A “Good” well has sufficient water recharge within the aquifer, for water to fill the well at a rate that meets or exceeds the demands of the home. |
A “Low-Yield” well has fewer passages within the aquifer for the water to fill the well or the well may simply not recharge fast enough to meet the demands. |

Water Needed based on 75-125 gallons per person per day. |
|
Number of people |
Water Needed |
1 |
75-125 |
2 |
150-250 |
3 |
225-375 |
4 |
300-500 |
5 |
375-625 |
6 |
450-750 |
7 |
525-875 |
8 |
600-750 |
9 |
675-1,125 |
10 |
750-1,250 |
Water from your well is stored in an atmospheric style storage tank or soft sided bladder tank and then the water is re-pressurized into your home’s plumbing system. All you need is a proper well management system and your water requirements may be met.