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 DOMESTIC WATER WELL INSTALLATION

WELL CONSTRUCTION

A well is the most common way to obtain groundwater for household use.  A well is basically a hole in the ground, held open by a pipe (or casing) that extends to an aquifer.  A pump draws water from the aquifer for distribution through the plumbing system.  The depth to which wells are constructed is determined by factors such as:
    1)   Depth to groundwater,
    2)   Groundwater quality, and
    3)   Geologic conditions at the well site.

Wells in Minnesota range in depth from 15 feet to over 1000 feet.  The average household well is approximately 100-300 feet deep.  Wells that are drilled very near each other often have similar depths.  However, the depth of wells in glacial deposits can vary greatly - even if they are located next door to each other.   Click here for more information on the installation of a domestic water well.

The State of Minnesota requires that wells be installed away from sources of contamination or interference; therefore, distance regulations have been imposed by the State for this purpose.   Click here to see the Isolation Distances Chart that will help you plan where to place a well on your property.

The average well requires one day to drill and one day to install the pump and run plumbing and electrical lines from the well to the house.  Barott Drilling Services, Inc. offers installations with PVC or steel casing.

If you need a water well drilled and are located in the Twin Cities or a northern suburb, and would like Barott Drilling Services to provide you with a  free estimate  to drill and install your well, please call us at 651-484-0198, email us at bds@barottdrilling.com or fax us at 651-484-0465.

Barott Drilling Services, Inc. has access to the State of Minnesota Well Records.  We will use these records to determine the approximate depth and construction for your well.

Barott Drilling Services, Inc. is a fully licensed water well contractor in the State of Minnesota and we carry appropriate insurance for our industry.



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