News about water crises across the nation has many homeowners concerned about the tap in their city. Constructing a private well eliminates the need for public water, and once the setup and installation are complete, you’ll never have to pay a water bill again! If you’re ready to ditch municipal sources, talk to your local plumbing professional about well drilling.

What You Need to Know Before Well Drilling

1. Legal Requirements

It’s important to follow your state’s water well drilling regulations to avoid hefty fines. Wisconsin requires residents to obtain a DNR (Department of Natural Resources) Notification number before construction. Some ordinances may also require a well permit, so be sure to check with your county. Your plumber can handle the approval process and ensure the well is installed in compliance with local law.

2. Rules for Drilling Private Wells 

Private well construction guidelines are different than those for public institutions. For example, in Wisconsin, wells must be drilled 8 feet from swimming pools and sewer pipes, 25 feet from septic tanks and the high water marks of nearby lakes or ponds, and 50 feet from a drain field, municipal collector sewer, or animal shelter. Your plumber will be familiar with the full list of requirements and can find the perfect place on your property for well drilling.

3. What’s Required of Your Well Driller 

A fully licensed and insured plumbing company should be responsible for well construction on your property. In Wisconsin, once the system is installed, well drillers are responsible for testing, pumping, and disinfecting the well, collecting a water sample, and providing the results to the owner within 10 days. They must also provide a Well Construction Report with a description of the process within 30 days of completion. Keep copies of these documents for your records.
 

Start enjoying your very own, delicious, clean water today with help from Holler Drilling & Plumbing in La Crosse, WI. They have spent the past 40 years providing reliable, high-quality water, sewage, and well drilling services to residential, commercial, and farm properties. They’ll determine the size and scope of your needs to create innovative solutions that meet your expectations at competitive prices. Learn more about their available services online or call (608) 781-2342 to find out how you can start the water well drilling process.