Well Screen

A well screen is a filtering device that allows groundwater to enter the well. It provides structural support but prevents sediment from entering, especially in unconsolidated strata. Proper screen design and selection is important for the hydraulic efficiency of the well, as well as for the longevity and long-term cost of the structure. Screens should have maximum open area to create minimum resistance to flow into the hole, but at the same time must minimise sediment ingress and provide adequate structural strength. Optimising each of these criteria for a particular well is the essence of screen design.