Anyone ever drill a water well?

[dbphotos]

We are thinking of purchasing 5 acres in Denton County and one of the things we have to consider is drilling a well. I know it all depends on how deep they have to go to find good water, but I'm wondering if anyone has drilled one in the last couple of years and can answer a few questions.

Average cost? Any testing they can do before drilling (and completion of purchase) to make sure there is actually water there? Any suggestions on systems to use or to avoid?

[Howard Barlow]

County agent could tell you how deep, and water quality, or should be able to. Otherwise, local drillers know.

[dbphotos]

Thanks I called one driller and was told about $35 per foot complete (including pipe, pump, storage tank, etc.). From what I'm hearing in that area its about 700-900 feet for a well. That at least gives me an idea.

[KdLaneJr]

Originally Posted by dbphotos

Thanks I called one driller and was told about $35 per foot complete (including pipe, pump, storage tank, etc.). From what I'm hearing in that area its about 700-900 feet for a well. That at least gives me an idea.

Out where I'm at.. the guy that drilled the well on the property years ago can tell you where the "good water" runs and how deep on average in most locations he has had to drill to hit water.

Sounds like you've got the information you need. Good luck!

[Westx]

David I'm in the water industry an my company has lots of wells in an around Denton. The depth of some of the wells we have range from 420 ft giving 18 GPM to 1140 ft giving 136 GPM. We have one next to a small airport called Denton Creek Estates that is 950 ft and gives 34 GPM. As you see well depths run the gamut along with the amount you get per minute. State law for a public water system requires .6 gpm per connection so a well giving 10 GPM will be quite sufficent for one house old especially if you have a storage tank.

The price you were quoted sounds pretty good but I would shop around. There are lots of well drillers out there. I can give you the name of a few if you would like.

[dbphotos]

Originally Posted by Westx

David I'm in the water industry an my company has lots of wells in an around Denton. The depth of some of the wells we have range from 420 ft giving 18 GPM to 1140 ft giving 136 GPM. We have one next to a small airport called Denton Creek Estates that is 950 ft and gives 34 GPM. As you see well depths run the gamut along with the amount you get per minute. State law for a public water system requires .6 gpm per connection so a well giving 10 GPM will be quite sufficent for one house old especially if you have a storage tank.

The price you were quoted sounds pretty good but I would shop around. There are lots of well drillers out there. I can give you the name of a few if you would like.

Wesley,

Thanks. If we end up making the purchase I will have you send me some other names and contacts. We are looking at a few properties and not sure where we will end up. We are looking in the Denton/Oak Point area and the Argyle/Copper Canyon areas.

I'll touch base if we make a deal.

[bondarnes]

If you are in an incorporated city limit there may be restrictions on having a water well. We were west of 35 on the road to Decatur, but the city of Denton said no water wells allowed.

[dbphotos]

Thanks Don. We are looking in specific unincorporated areas. I drive by your old house quite a bit. I can't believe you didn't take your sign with you. :-)

[iCe]

You're in a different geographic area so this might not matter one way or the other...

I just replaced my pump. It lasted 25 years which is about 10 years longer than average (around here). My well TD's at 90' and the pump is set at 60'. I have great water at that depth. I have a fairly new neighbor and the water well guy said their well was at over 400' and they have sulfur problems. The guy just south of me is a little over 200' and he has similar problems. So... be sure to specifically ask about any issues with water in the area.