How are wells typically sorted by type?

Wells are typically sorted by depth and water yield, which are critical factors in determining their functionality and suitability for specific uses. Sorting by depth gives insights into the aquifer they tap into, as wells can access different groundwater levels based on how deep they reach. The water yield, which measures how much water a well can produce over time, determines its effectiveness for agricultural, domestic, or industrial purposes.

While sorting wells by type of equipment used can provide some practical categorization, it does not give as fundamental an understanding of the well’s capabilities or the quality of the water it can generate. In contrast, categorizing by depth and water yield directly correlates with their operational characteristics and the geohydrological conditions they exploit, making it a more relevant basis for classification.