不断上涨的能源成本要求高效高产的市政水井。现代水井技术包括水文地质调查、试钻、设计工程和合格的钻井承包商，以最低的运营成本获得所需的水量和质量。本文描述了设定目标和开发令人满意的新井的过程。（摘要也以西班牙语出现）包括4个参考文献、表格、图表。

Rising energy costs mandate efficient high-yield municipal water wells. Contemporary water well technology consists of hydrogeologic investigations, test drilling, design engineering, and qualified well drilling contractors to obtain the quantity and quality of water desired at minimal operating costs. This paper describes the process of setting goals for and developing satisfactory new wells. (Abstract also appears in Spanish) Includes 4 references, table, figures.