FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WELLS

Well drilling can be intimidating for homeowners. It’s best to partner with a quality well driller to help guide you through the process and answer your questions. Here are some basics you need to know before putting in a water well.

How much does well drill cost?

The costs of well drilling and installation of a water system varies due to the inability to predict the depth of the well and yield of water. Call us for an estimate.

Do I need a permit for my well?

Residential well permitting is required by some counties in Georgia. If a permit is required by your county, the property owner must obtain the permit before well drilling can begin. High capacity wells (with withdrawals greater than 100,000 gallons per day) and public water supply wells require permits from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division.

How long does it take to drill a well?

The average well can be drilled in one day.

Where should I locate my well?

A well should be a minimum 100 feet from any septic system and allow easy site access for drilling equipment. M & R Well Drilling will conduct a site visit with the property owner to determine the best drilling site.

How deep should a well be?

The typical water well in Northeast Georgia is between 200 to 400 feet deep. However, well depth is highly variable from site to site, and cannot be predicted before drilling the well.

Is there a guarantee a well will give me water?

There is not a guarantee a well will give you water. The amount of water your well produces is highly variable and cannot be predicted before drilling a well.

How much water should I expect from my well?

Wells in Northeast Georgia typically yield 1 to 100 gallons per minute. In some cases, yields as high as 300 gallons per minute have been achieved. As with depth, the amount of water your well produces is highly variable and cannot be predicted before drilling a well.

What kind of water quality can I expect from a well?

Generally, the water quality of wells in Northeast Georgia meet primary drinking water standards. However, we recommend well water testing annually for contaminants. M & R Well Drilling can assist with any well service and water testing needed, as well as any water filtration that may be needed.

What kind of pump do I need?

The type and size of well pump you need will is determined by the depth and yield of the well, design flow rate, system pressure needed, and other variables. Typically, submersible well pumps and motors are used. The experienced professionals at M & R Well Drilling will ensure the water pump is designed to meet your needs.

Are well drillers required to have a license?

Yes, water well drillers and contractors in Georgia are required to obtain a license from the Water Well Standards Advisory Council under the Water Well Standards Act administered by the Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division. You should ensure any contractor you are considering is licensed by the state of Georgia.

M&R Well Drilling
1486 New Bridge Road
 Cleveland, Ga 30528
 Phone: (706) 865-3286
 Or: (770) 531-0716
E-mail M&R Well Drilling
GA License 347

 

 

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