Difference between Shallow Well and a Deep Well Pump

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SHALLOW WELL PUMP AND A DEEP WELL PUMP?

Shallow Well Pump:
Designed for wells with depths of 25 feet or less.
Shallow well pumps are installed above ground.
Draws water up from near the surface using suction.
Deep Well Pump:
Designed for wells with depths greater than 25 feet, sometimes reaching hundreds of feet.
Uses mechanisms such as jet systems or submersible designs to draw water from deep underground.
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