Pump System
Definition
A pump system is the above-well and in-well assembly that draws water from the aquifer to the surface and maintains the household or commercial water supply. A standard residential pump system includes: a submersible pump (installed inside the well casing at depth), drop pipe (connecting the pump to the surface), electrical wiring and controls, a pressure tank (which stores water under pressure to maintain consistent supply between pump cycles), and a pressure switch (which triggers the pump to run when pressure drops below a set point). Pump systems must be sized to match the well’s GPM capacity and the property’s water demand. Undersized pumps underperform; oversized pumps can exceed the well’s production capacity and run dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Pump System Matters
How Trident Drilling Company Uses It
Trident Drilling inspects pump systems, evaluates pump sizing and condition relative to the well's GPM capacity, and provides recommendations to clients. Important: Trident Drilling does not install pump systems. The company refers pump installation to trusted, qualified partners. This distinction ensures clients receive pump work from specialists while Trident focuses on well drilling and inspection expertise.