THE SKILLINGS BLOG

There are many reasons people choose to drink bottled water instead of water from the tap.

It’s probably one of the most obnoxious water quality problems there is – getting a whiff of rotten eggs when you turn on the faucet or tasting rotten eggs when you take a sip of water.

Determining the size of a home’s water well pump is largely based on the amount of water your family will need on a daily basis, but other factors, such as the capacity of the well and cost should also be considered.

For Decades, New Englanders have relied upon Skillings and Sons, Inc. for hydraulic fracturing to drill for new water wells and to extend the life of existing water wells that are under producing. Hydrofracking or "fracking" as it is known, has been in the press a lot lately because of its use in the natural gas industry.

With spring comes garden and yardwork. Planting vegetables, flowers or even a new tree or shrub not only takes time and planning, but it also takes water throughout the warmer months. If you are on a municipal water line, chances are your water bill goes up in the summer. Watering the lawn, car washes, and keeping the flowers from wilting all require water, jacking up your usage. An irrigation well can help reduce your municipal water bill.