How to Drill a Well

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Consider the costs and benefits of drilling a well against piping or shipping water in.. Know the specific location of the property where the well is to be drilled.. Find out what previous wells have been drilled on the property.

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Consider the costs and benefits of drilling a well against piping or shipping wa

Step 1

Consider the costs and benefits of drilling a well against piping or shipping water in.

2

Know the specific location of the property where the well is to be drilled.

Step 2

Know the specific location of the property where the well is to be drilled.

3

Find out what previous wells have been drilled on the property.

Step 3

Find out what previous wells have been drilled on the property.

4

Consult geologic and topographic maps.

Step 4

Consult geologic and topographic maps.

5

Ask people who live near the property.

Step 5

Ask people who live near the property.

6

Get assistance from a consultant.

Step 6

Get assistance from a consultant.

7

Get whatever well-drilling permits you need.

Step 7

Get whatever well-drilling permits you need.

8

Drill the well away from any potential contaminants.

Step 8

Drill the well away from any potential contaminants.

9

Decide how you want to drill the well.

Step 9

Decide how you want to drill the well.

10

Finish the well.

Step 10

Finish the well.

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