Water Well Drilling for People in Need

There are numerous organizations that offer well drilling services. While many such organizations do so for profit, other organizations—including GFA World—drill wells free of charge for impoverished communities in need to provide access to clean water. Worldwide, particularly in developing regions such as Asia and Africa, 1.1 billion people lack access to clean, safe drinking water.1 Water well drilling offers a potential solution to this water crisis.

According to the United Nations, “About 4 billion people experience severe water scarcity during at least one month of the year.”2 A deeply dug well, however, eliminates people’s dependence on surface water and can offer water year-round from aquifers deep below the earth’s surface.

In ancient times, wells were dug by hand, but this method can only produce a shallow well that may go dry in times of drought and typically lacks any type of casing to prevent contamination.3 Most water wells today are drilled with specialized equipment, including rotary bits that remove surrounding soil and stone.4 These wells typically have some sort of well casing, a tube-shaped structure inside the well, to maintain the well opening and help prevent dirt or other contaminants from mixing with the drinking water.5

Even underground water levels can vary with changing seasons, however, which causes some wells to “go dry.”6 The average well is only 100-300 feet deep.7 A Jesus Well built by GFA World, however, is dug up to 600 feet deep, ensuring the surrounding community has water even in times of drought.

Go here to learn how much to drill a well.

Maintenance issues can also lead to a well losing its function, and thus its value. The World Economic Forum estimates 50,000 pieces of water supply structures installed in rural, impoverished areas of the world are now dysfunctional.8

GFA World ensures Jesus Wells are properly maintained through the years by partnering with local pastors and congregations, who are responsible for the well. The wells are also installed with a durable, heavy-duty pump, which is simplistic in design to make it easy to maintain and repair. As a result, these wells can last for decades and impact multiple generations.


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