Water Well Screen Pipe

Continuous slot screens are often the best choice for use in unconsolidated sand and gravel aquifers. They are constructed by winding and attaching a triangular strand of wire or PVC around a set of vertical rods. The triangular design is used with the flat face towards the aquifer and the triangular face towards the pump. This design allows small particles to pass completely through the screen without becoming wedged in and clogging the screen. Well screens are classified by the width of the opening in inches. For example, a number 10 slot screen has openings. 010 inches wide.