All types of screened wells should be developed.  The larger the openings (slots) in the screen, the more energy can be transmitted into the formation to aid in development of the well.  Open hole well completions also should include development to remove fines and other unconsolidated materials in order to clear the water and increase production.

The Qwater Well Developer is designed to quickly develop wells by removing clays and silts and repair damage to the borehole wall caused by drilling. Proper well development also greatly reduces water turbidity while increasing well yield. A properly developed well saves sampling time and produces more representative formation water samples for laboratory analyses. Although designed to be durable, the Environmental Series Qwater Well Developers are priced to be disposable after each well use to prevent cross-well contamination, while the Production Series Qwater Well Developers are designed to provide many years of use.