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Well Drilling
If you are planning to build a home and aren’t sure where your drinking water is going to come from, here’s something you should know:
Before you purchase your property, include language in the offer that uses words such as “Purchase is based on the ability to develop a water well yielding water sufficient to the buyer’s needs.” Then talk to a qualified well-drilling contractor about your project prior to closing.
Before you break ground make plans to get a properly constructed well, built by a professional contractor using the latest technology. A well-designed system is a great investment in the future enjoyment of your new home. Next to the air we breathe, drinking water is one of the few things no one can live without.
If you've already begun construction, here are the steps you should take:
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Secure a Septic Permit
Have a qualified well driller assess the feasibility of your desired well site.
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In many cases, the size of the house and septic field will leave limited space available in which to drill a well. State regulations strictly govern the location of the well, in relation to potential hazards, so positioning the well in advance can save you time and money.
System capacity should be discussed early on
- The number of people in the household
- Number of bathrooms
- Planned use of the home
All will affect the water use requirements
The quality and quantity of water from your well depends on the geology and hydrology of the area.
Be sure to ask your drilling contractor and your future neighbors about the yield and quality of water in nearby wells.
Please Note: A driller cannot tell you exactly how deep he/she will have to go to get water. An estimate can be based on existing wells in your area. A driller cannot predict the quality or quantity of the water that will be found. After the well is in regular use for several weeks a sample can be taken for nitrates, iron, ph, hardness, and other mineral analysis.
If your builder is making these arrangements, ask to be included in the selection of a driller
Ask for references
Check professional qualifications (certifications, licenses, & registrations)
Verify insurance and bonding requirements of the drilling company
Ask the driller for proof of qualifications and insurance
A professional water well driller uses a written contract that should outline costs, payment requirements, job details, responsibilities, and warranties if applicable
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The cost of your water system will be determined by several different factors
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The depth of the well
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The amount and type of casing required
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Local regulations and state construction requirements based on the intended use of the well
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Additional labor or extreme measure costs associated with accessing the site, drilling, and installation of casing in some types of formations, can increase the costs associated with drilling your well