Where can I find well logs?
Where can I find well logs?
Depending on your location, your state or county health department, Department of Natural Resources, or some other similar agency may house well logs that you can access or request a log from. If you know who drilled your well, it might be a good first step to contact them and ask for your log.
Is it legal to drill your own well in Washington state?
When drilling a water well on your own property for your own consumptive use no more than once every two years. The well must meet all well construction regulation standards and be constructed by the actual property owner. A property owner must hire a licensed Washington state well driller.
How do I find information about my well?
Your state water-well contractor licensing agency, your local health department, or a local water system professional can provide information on proper well construction.
How Far Should a well be from a house?
As a general guidance, personal drinking water wells should have a minimum horizontal distance of at least 10 feet and preferably 25 feet from such boundaries. State or local standards may be less or more stringent in your area. Contact your local health department for more information in your area.
Where can I find well information in Washington State?
Find a well report The Washington state well report (log) viewer, our most popular online resource, allows you to search for and view detailed records of the construction and subsurface characteristics of individual wells.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Washington state?
Well Drilling Costs By State
| State | Average Cost Per Foot |
|---|---|
| Washington | $28 – $61 |
| West Virginia | $27 – $58 |
| Wisconsin | $28 – $61 |
| Wyoming | $28 – $61 |
How much does a well cost in Washington state?
Well Drilling Cost Drilling a well costs $5,500 for an average depth of 150 feet. Most projects range between $1,500 and $12,000. Expect to pay between $15 and $30 per foot of depth, or up to $50 for difficult terrain.
Can you add water to well?
Can you dump water into a well? It is not recommended to add water to your well. Aside from not making any difference to alleviate low water supply especially during the drought season, it can also contaminate your water supply.
How do I find out how deep my well is?
If you cannot see the top of water in your well then you can tie a fishing float or “bobber” to your string and lower it carefully into the well until it stops dropping. Mark the string at ground level. Measure that string length – that’s the depth from the ground surface to the top of your well water.
How long do water wells last?
Most wells have a lifespan of 20-30 years. Since sediment and mineral scale build up overtime, water output may wane over the years.
Who is the owner of well drilling Okanagan?
Okanagan Kootenay Well Drilling is a locally owned and operated drilling company. Dylan Kelly, the owner and operator, is a Certified Water Well Driller in both BC and Alberta. Dylan is knowledgeable and experienced as he has been drilling for over 15 years.
What kind of well drilling does okwd do?
OKWD specializes in domestic or residential water wells, irrigation wells, pump installation, environmental drilling, municipal wells, de-watering wells, monitoring wells, geo-technical wells and water well consulting. Weather is never an issue as OKWD drills all year round.
Who is the best water well driller in BC?
Dylan Kelly, the owner and operator, is a Certified Water Well Driller in both BC and Alberta. Dylan is knowledgeable and experienced as he has been drilling for over 15 years.