Municipal & Water District Well Services

Southern California Well Service is a licensed C-57 Well Drilling Contractor with experience serving municipal water agencies, water districts, and public entities throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. We understand the unique requirements of public sector work: competitive bidding, prevailing wage compliance, stringent specifications, and the critical nature of public water supply.

Services for Municipal Agencies

Production Well Drilling

New municipal production wells for water supply systems:

• Test holes and pilot wells: Hydrogeological investigation to site production wells
• Production well construction: All diameters and depths per specifications
• Well development: Achieving maximum sustainable yield
• Pump testing: Comprehensive yield and efficiency testing
• Video inspection: Downhole camera for construction verification
• Compliance documentation: All required reports and certifications

Well Rehabilitation

Restoring capacity to existing municipal production wells:

• Pre-rehabilitation assessment: Video inspection, pump testing, water quality analysis
• Chemical rehabilitation: Acid treatment, dispersants, biocides for scale and biofouling
• Mechanical rehabilitation: Brushing, surging, jetting, swabbing
• Airlift development: High-volume development to restore specific capacity
• Post-rehabilitation testing: Document improvements, verify success

Pump Installation and Replacement

Municipal pump systems require specialized expertise:

• Line shaft turbine pumps: Bowl assembly, column pipe, head assembly installation
• Large submersible pumps: High-HP submersible motor and pump sets
• VFD integration: Variable frequency drive installation and programming
• Controls and SCADA: Integration with existing monitoring systems
• Start-up and commissioning: Performance verification and documentation

Emergency Repairs

24/7 emergency response for municipal well emergencies:

• Pump failures: Rapid diagnosis and repair/replacement
• Well collapses: Assessment and remediation
• Contamination events: Disinfection and return-to-service support
• Electrical failures: Motor, controls, and VFD emergencies
• After-hours availability: Critical infrastructure requires 24/7 support

Well Abandonment

Proper destruction of decommissioned wells per California regulations:

• Assessment: Well condition evaluation, permit acquisition
• Obstruction removal: Pump, casing, and debris removal as needed
• Sealing: Cement/bentonite grout per DWR standards
• Documentation: Well destruction report filed with county

Water District Services

Wellfield Maintenance Programs

Ongoing maintenance contracts for district wellfields:

• Scheduled inspections: Monthly, quarterly, or annual per contract
• Performance monitoring: Track specific capacity, pump efficiency, water levels
• Preventive maintenance: Lubrication, adjustment, minor repairs
• Trend analysis: Identify declining wells before failures occur
• Budget planning: Multi-year rehabilitation and replacement scheduling

Video Inspection Services

Downhole camera inspection for well assessment:

• Condition assessment: Casing corrosion, screen plugging, biofilm growth
• Obstruction location: Identify depth and nature of blockages
• Pre/post rehabilitation: Document conditions before and after work
• New well inspection: Verify construction quality
• High-definition recording: DVD or digital file for district records

Pump Testing and Efficiency Analysis

Comprehensive testing per AWWA standards:

• Step-drawdown tests: Determine well efficiency and optimal pumping rate
• Constant-rate tests: Sustainable yield determination
• Recovery tests: Aquifer characteristics
• Pump efficiency tests: Wire-to-water efficiency, energy optimization
• Recommendations: Optimize pumping schedules, identify upgrade opportunities

Compliance and Documentation

We understand municipal requirements for thorough documentation:

Standard Deliverables

• Daily drilling logs and progress reports
• Lithologic and geophysical logs
• Well completion reports per DWR requirements
• Pump test data and analysis
• Water quality sampling and laboratory results
• Video inspection recordings and reports
• As-built drawings
• O&M documentation

Regulatory Compliance

• California Well Standards: Full compliance with DWR Bulletin 74
• County requirements: Permits, inspections, and certifications
• AWWA standards: Testing and documentation per industry standards
• State Water Board: DDW requirements for public water systems

Prevailing Wage Compliance

For public works projects, we maintain full compliance with:

• California prevailing wage requirements
• Certified payroll reporting
• Apprenticeship requirements where applicable
• DIR registration and compliance

Bidding and Procurement

We are experienced with public sector procurement processes:

Formal Bid Projects

• Responsive to Invitation for Bids (IFB)
• Comprehensive bid package preparation
• Bid bond capability
• Performance and payment bonds available
• Experience meeting public works specifications

Informal Quotes

For projects under formal bid thresholds:

• Rapid quote turnaround
• Detailed scope and pricing breakdowns
• Flexibility for changing conditions

Emergency Services

For urgent situations, we understand emergency procurement allows:

• Immediate mobilization
• Time-and-materials or unit pricing
• After-the-fact documentation as required

Service Area

We provide municipal well services throughout:

San Diego County

• City water departments
• Community Services Districts
• Water districts (Padre Dam, Helix, Otay, Sweetwater, etc.)
• Irrigation districts
• County service areas
• Special districts

Riverside County

• City water utilities
• Community Services Districts
• Eastern Municipal Water District
• Western Municipal Water District
• Smaller water districts throughout the county

Imperial County

• Select projects based on scope and location

Why Choose SCWS for Municipal Work?

Local Knowledge

25+ years working in San Diego and Riverside County aquifer systems means we understand local hydrogeology, drilling conditions, and what it takes to construct successful wells in this region.

Responsive Service

When municipal production wells fail, communities depend on rapid response. Our local presence means faster mobilization than out-of-area contractors.

Full-Service Capability

From initial test drilling through decades of maintenance and eventual abandonment, we can serve a well's entire lifecycle. Single-source responsibility simplifies procurement.

Right-Sized Contractor

Large enough for significant municipal projects, small enough to be responsive and personally accountable. You'll work directly with experienced professionals, not layers of project managers.

Track Record

References available from municipal agencies throughout our service area. We build long-term relationships with the districts we serve.