About This Service
About this Service
Open loop geothermal installation uses a groundwater well as the heat source and is suitable for many Aurora suburban lots where shallow groundwater is present. It is often chosen by homeowners who want to avoid large horizontal excavation and who have an accessible well or reliable shallow aquifer on site.
Aurora’s clay-rich plains and shallow water tables change how open loop systems are planned. Clay can increase trenching effort and restrict horizontal run length, making well integration and pump sizing critical. Expect an on-site flow test to confirm gallons-per-minute (GPM) and a targeted water‑quality panel for iron, sediment, and hardness. Filtration and water‑treatment components are commonly required; sizing must match peak summer cooling flows due to extended cooling seasons. Permitting with Arapahoe County and discharge routing are practical constraints here—some properties need engineered discharge to manage seasonal shallow groundwater and prevent surface ponding.
Operational expectations include scheduled filter replacement, occasional pump checks, and a written discharge and maintenance plan. If well yield is marginal or discharge options are constrained, a vertical closed-loop or hybrid design is often recommended. The service focuses on assessing well viability, specifying filtration and flow controls, and delivering a clear, itemized scope and commissioning checklist so homeowners understand installation timing and ongoing maintenance costs.