If you've made the decision that it's time to have a well drilled on your property, there are a lot of factors that you need to consider. One of the most important decisions that you need to make about your well is its depth. Your well-drilling contractor will have to determine the proper depth for your new well, and a lot of factors will contribute to that. Here's a look at some of the things that you should understand about what affects your new well's depth.

Local Requirements

One of the first things that you need to think about is adhering to local regulations. Most municipalities will have clearly defined regulations for well depth. You'll need to check with the town to find out what your local regulations might be. If you're unable to find the details, most well-drilling companies will have the specifics for each area where they provide services. You can talk with your contractor about the minimum required depth for your area.

Soil Composition

Another important factor in the depth of your well is the soil composition. There are two factors to consider in the composition of the soil. First, you need to think about surface contaminants. Whether there is a livestock field nearby or there are runoff concerns from herbicide treatments, you'll want to make sure that the well is deep enough that the water doesn't face any contamination risk.

Another thing you need to think about is how rocky the soil is. If there are layers of rock in the soil, the groundwater could be deeper than you would think. In fact, in areas where there is a lot of rock in the soil, it could take a thousand feet or more before hitting any water. Your well-drilling technician will test the soil to determine the structure so that you can account for any rock layers.

Quality Of The Water

Another important consideration for your well depth is the quality of the water that's filling the well. Your well technician will test the water quality when they find groundwater, but a general rule of thumb is that well water will be cleaner at lower depths. So, the deeper your well is dug, the cleaner the water is likely to be.

Talk with a well-drilling contractor for more information about how deep the well will need to be on your property. They will help you understand the ideal well depth for your property.

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