Thanks for all the input.
The flow rate is more of a demand and pressure issue (high flow rates can exceed the pumps recovery rate). It's largely irrigation (flower beds mostly) when it does occur. We do use drip irrigation and sequence it throughout the day, which made a huge difference in water usage, but I'd like to be able to provide more flow without drawing the system down too much. I monitor the pressures, flow and well depth in realtime so I probably worry too much
, but I don't like it getting below 140+'. The pump is at 350' I believe, so I realize there's more water available, but I like to think of it as a reserve and find more on demand water vs storage (ie cistern).
Am I correct in assuming that fracking can cause as much damage as improvement? Our last earthquake (albeit a small one) caused a lot of extra silt, although no change it flow. I'm pretty sure we're closely linked to the nearby river, as when we have a large rainfall that causes the river to rise several feet, I can see our well level go up as well within a very short period..
If I did install a new well, would I be able to connect it in parallel to the existing system (assuming the pressure switch points were set appropriately)?
Thanks!