If you live in an area where water supplied by local utility companies is an issue, you might need to drill a well. However, drilling a well isn't something people can do on their own; they need to hire a well drill company to do it on their behalf. After all, they have access to the tools and resources necessary.
According to the narrator in the video, the most commonly used well drilling process involves a rotary drill -- this is a diesel truck with a massive hydraulic pump mounted on the back.
The first step of the drilling process is for the machine arrives on site; it should have a support truck carrying pipes. The machine lifts in the air, and the truck is leveled using feet that stick to the ground to ensure that a straight hole is drilled into the ground. Once the machine is leveled, the operators attach the drill bit. The drill bit has openings that shoot out water and compressed air as it drills. When the machine starts drilling, a 20-foot pipe is sent into the ground and secured using a collar to prevent it from falling into the hole. The drill bit is suspended in the air, and another pipe is connected. This process is repeated until the drill bit hits the bedrock.
