When it comes to drilling a well, proper placement is key. There are several factors that go into determining well placement, including the following:
Setbacks A setback is the municipally mandated distance between a structure or installation (such as a building or well) and existing infrastructural features like roads, utility equipment, and property lines. When it comes to wells, most counties require a 100-foot setback from septic systems and a 5- or 10-foot setback from property lines. When choosing your well site, you’ll need to work with the county or city to ensure your installation complies with all required setbacks.
Access Since well drilling requires large equipment, the proposed site must provide adequate clearance and accessibility for bringing in that equipment. At minimum, the site should provide a clearance area of 60 feet long by 40 feet wide.
Geology Soil conditions can also play a factor in the feasibility of a well drilling project. In some cases, it may be worthwhile to hire a geologist to assess the soil composition and depth and give recommendations.
Water supply and quality Even if a site offers ideal conditions for well drilling, if the water is of poor quality, it defeats the purpose. Furthermore, you need to consider water quantity—if there’s not an adequate supply of water for the application you’re pursuing, drilling a well will be a waste of money.

Factors for Well Placement

Discover essential factors to consider when placing a well on your property to ensure optimal water quality, efficiency and compliance with local regulations.

Factors for Well Placement by Charlie Judson

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when choosing a location for drilling a
well you'll need to take several factors
into consideration to learn more we're
in Sebastopol with brandon burgess of
weeks drilling in pump company speaking
on behalf of our diamond certified
expert contributor Charlie Judson yeah
so when trying to figure out the best
place to drill a well there are things
to consider
one is setbacks most most counties have
a setback requirement of 100 feet to a
septic system five feet sometimes ten
feet to a property line another thing to
consider is access the equipment that's
needed to drill well it's pretty large
we usually need about a sixty foot long
by 40 foot wide area to be able to
access with the drill equipment in
regards to geology and best place and
depth to complete a water well sometimes
it would be beneficial depending on the
size of the property to contact your
local hydrogeologist or geologists for
records pertaining to depth and
composition of material that water is
most commonly found in other areas
you're more confined by setbacks to
septic systems and location we're gonna
actually
since the well
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