I have sunk a shallow well, (it does have water). I purchased a new pump. The pump does not suck water. I have primed the pump several times it does not want to suck water from the well. What do I need to do to obtain water.

Desribe the type of pump you purchased and how deep is the well?

If you have the tiniest leak on the intake side, it won't pump.

Bear in mind that a true shallow well pump can only lift water from depths less than about 25 feet. To go deeper than that requires more equipment. See this web site for a pretty good explanation.

Well Pumps- Keidel Bath and Plumbing - Cincinnati, OH (http://www.keidel.com/mech/pumps-well.htm)