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Water Well Abandonment Service in Alberta

When a well is no longer being used or maintained properly, it is considered abandoned. Abandoned wells pose a serious threat to the quality of groundwater as well as to the safety of children and animals. By availing water well abandonment services, where the drillers plug abandoned water wells, can prevent surface contamination and the resulting hazards. Aaron Drilling follows all abandonment regulations set out by Alberta Environment to ensure sanitary abandonment of the aquifer and protection of our groundwater.


Since 1979, we have been providing excellent value to water well owners across Calgary. Our team comprises skilled and knowledgeable pump technicians and well drillers with years of experience in this field. Using state-of-the-art equipment, we make sure that our customers get nothing but quality water well abandonment services in Calgary.


Please call 403-938-4961 for abandonment information or an abandonment estimate. We can assist you with both small residential wells and larger commercial wells.

What Should Landowners Know?

In Alberta, it is the landowners who are completely responsible for abandoning old unused water well properly, as it can lead to contamination of the aquifer. If overlooked, they can be held legally liable for any personal injuries or contamination. Thus, as a landowner, you can legally protect yourself by ensuring old unused wells are abandoned properly. Hire experienced well drillers like us for efficient water well abandonment services in Calgary. Our well drillers use bentonite to fill and seal off these wells to prevent contamination of aquifers.

Please read some of our testimonials to see what our clients say about our services.

Importance of Water Well Abandonment Services

Water well abandonment is crucial for various reasons. It can help you in the following ways:

  • Preventing the downward movement of water in wells

  • Protecting contaminated surface water from reaching the aquifers

  • Stopping different quality aquifer water from intermixing

  • Reducing the risk of serious accidents

How Aaron Drilling Can Help

All over Alberta, many drilled and dug wells are no longer being used. At Aaron Drilling, we understand these pits present a significant hazard to our children and animals. If not treated correctly, these wells may become a conduit for contaminants to enter the local aquifer. These wells require abandonment, and Aaron Drilling helps you with that. Our skilled workers approach every project with safety in mind, communicate their plans to owners, and know how to mitigate the risks to deliver the best possible outcome.

Providing water well abandonment services is a demanding task that requires the right equipment. We understand the unique requirements of such projects and have the required tools and experience to decommission water wells. We have offered water well abandonment services to several clients across Calgary and the surrounding areas. Take a look at our image gallery for your reference, and contact us for an estimate.

 Professional Water Well Abandonment Service in Calgary

Abandon the old or unused well on your property to keep health and safety hazards away.

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