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What to Know Before You Drill a Well in Sonoma County

4/13/2016

19 Comments

 
Sonoma County Well Drilling
Wells provide a multitude of resources and conveniences, making them a top priority for many landowners to install. While the benefits are many, there are also problems that can occur if the well drilling isn’t completed correctly. Here are some of the most important guidelines to keep in mind before you add a well to your property in Sonoma County.

1. Location Approval

The location of your well must comply with County and State requirements. In order to prevent contamination and leakage, you’ll need to ensure that your well is nowhere near the following sources:
  • Septic systems
  • Sites for solid waste disposal
  • Ponds designated for sewage
  • Storm sewers and industrial waste sites
  • Feedlots and stable areas
  • Areas where fertilizer and pesticides are stored and prepared

These guidelines are in place to prevent contamination to your water as well as surrounding structures. Additional sources to avoid and the proper distances can be found here.

2. Permit Completion

Permits must be completely and accurately filled out. Information should include details such as the proposed location’s elevation as well as a site plan. The distances to possible pollution sites, such as those listed above, also need to be listed on the permit application.

3. Contractor Licensing

Unproperly dug wells sometimes fail to keep contaminants out. It is necessary to hire a sufficiently licensed contractor to complete any well drilling, modifications or destruction in Sonoma County. In order to remain fully compliant with all laws, you must confirm that your proposed contractor has this license before any work is done. 

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19 Comments
Ellie Davis link
9/27/2018 06:45:18 pm

I didn't know that you well can't be drilled near a septic tank. My husband and I are wanting to get a well drilled in our backyard. I'll have to make sure we keep it away from our septic tank, and that we find the best company possible to come drill it for us.

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Angela Waterford link
6/21/2019 09:54:17 am

I never knew that I should get my location approved if I want to drill a water well at my farm. If I were to choose, I will hire a drilling service after I complete securing with the permits. If I need to a contractor to do it, I'll look for someone within my area.

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Angela Waterford link
10/2/2019 09:36:04 am

It would be best for my home to have a water well so that we can keep costs low. Thanks for letting me know that I should get permits that are accurately filled out before I attempt to drill a well in my property. I think it would be best if I get an expert to help me with this so that I can make sure that everything is in order.

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Tammie Houston link
10/16/2019 09:33:16 am

My wife is thinking of putting up a well near our backyard because she heard from our neighbors that it has a lot of benefits and it provides a multitude of resources and convenience to the community. She is in urgent need of a contractor that would install properly the well. Thanks for your reminder about the permits, I'll be sure to let her know that she has filled out all the permits needed before the installation people come. Cheers!

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Tori Raddison link
12/9/2019 09:36:14 am

Thank you for explaining that permits should be completely filled out before you start digging your well. It's important that you do it so that you don't have to undo all the work you did. Where do you get a permit application from?

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Franklin White link
7/23/2020 08:59:12 am

Thank you for the advice to hire a licensed contractor who has experience with digging wells or else you risk it being dug improperly. I would love to have a well on my property one day. If I end up getting one, I'll look for a contractor that can show me proof that they have experience building other wells.

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megan alder link
9/14/2020 11:55:16 am

I could imagine that drilling a well in Sonoma county or anywhere else requires almost the same regulations and guidelines, so I'm interested to know. I appreciate that you mentioned that for me to be able to have a well drilled in my house I need all permits completed. I will make sure that the permit is taken care of, and I will start looking for a well-drilling company.

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Adam Golightly link
1/27/2021 03:53:54 pm

My uncle has been thinking about getting a water well for his home because he would like to have a more sustainable source of water. Making sure that he can get it installed by a professional could allow the system to be more effective. It was interesting to learn about how he should make sure that there won't be any problems with the installation by making sure that it is away from the septic systems, storm drains, feedlots, pesticides, and fertilizer.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
3/3/2021 07:00:13 am

Thank you for sharing that when having a water well drilled, it's important for us to ensure that we have all the legal documents and permits filed. I never knew that we were required to file for a permit to have a well drilled. I will definitely look into speaking with a professional about this.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
3/19/2021 06:59:47 pm

Thank you for reminding us that when looking for a professional water well drilling service, it is important for us to ensure that we get the right permit. The other day my neighbor mentioned that she needs a new watering well drilled. If I bump into her later, I will encourage her to hire a professional.

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Chris Pederson link
3/31/2021 12:36:04 pm

Thanks for the tip to have the location approved before you start drilling. Some people might not understand why this is necessary. If your land is within city limits, you'll most likely need it approved.

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Milwaukee Water Well Drilling link
10/14/2021 11:43:08 pm

Thank you for clarifying that permits must be fully completed prior to digging your well. It is critical that you do so in order to avoid having to undo all of your hard work.

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Omahawelldrilling.com link
11/4/2021 07:22:41 pm

These guidelines are in place to prevent contamination to your water as well as surrounding structures. Great blog!

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12/17/2021 12:23:56 am

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1/7/2022 09:30:39 pm

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
2/15/2022 08:22:32 pm

You made an interesting point that when looking to have a well contractor hired, it is encouraged that we ensure they are licensed and experienced. In doing so, it ensures that we are hiring the right people for the job. Since I am looking for a contractor, I will definitely remember to ask about their license and permit.

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Victoria Addington link
4/14/2022 10:47:43 am

I was captured when you mentioned that it is crucial to hire a licensed contractor to accomplish any well drilling-related task. My brother is having a hard time finding well water before drilling. I think it's best to hire a company that specializes in locate water for drilling services.

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Mia Evans link
1/12/2023 02:34:28 am

I appreciate when you talked about getting permits that are filled out accurately and completely before you start with well drilling. I guess that can be applicable to our location as well here in Grovetown, Georgia, since this is a huge project. We should hire experts and ask them to process these things for us instead so that we won't make a mistake or have missing documents.

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Steve Smith link
3/15/2023 04:07:39 pm

It's great that you elaborated that state and country approval would be needed for an appropriate well-drilling process. My brother told me a couple of days ago that he was planning to have a water well system installed in their community in case of water shortage. He asked me if I had thoughts on the best option to consider. I appreciate this helpful article. I'll tell him it will be much better if he consults the trusted water well service as they can provide details about the drilling process.

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