2007-07-18 10:58:04 · 10 answers · asked by tinkerbell_wi 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
With all due respect I think you have to first consider location,,,IN GENERAL, and then more specifically to proximety to bodies of water; ground grade; etc.
Seems logical to me that living 30 feet from a Lake; which I do; my water table will be higher than that of someone living on higher elevations, in arid climate zones, etc.
Not only that, but not every sq. acre of land on the planet sits above water specifically. It may be that the aquafir in your area might demand you drill 200 feet of more, and MISS a pocket of better water, resting on Limestone, 50 ft. away, at 45 ft. deep.???
You'd obviously need testing done. You'd probably also need to check local zoning and code issues for wells.
Again,,,with no offense,,,There is no RIGHT answer to your Q.
Steven Wolf
2007-07-18 11:10:59 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's different everywhere you go, and typically water wells are not completed at the water table, but in a deeper aquifer underneath a confining layer. I'd figure a minimum of 80 feet anywhere up to 600 feet, depending on where you are.
2007-07-18 18:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Dad found water 20 feet down in one spot, but 60 feet down in another. Depends on where you are located and how close you are to any underground sources. Also the first level might not be deep enough to furnish the amount of water you need. So you might have to drill right through that spot to a deeper one. The closer you are to a water source, the better your chances.
2007-07-18 18:07:01 · answer #3 · answered by Frosty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
charlie is correct..you must go well below the water table to reach clear uncontaminated water...like he says 80 feet or more...i have one well that is 345 feet and I live a mile from the missouri river....you may well not hit water at all, its trial and error and I recommend a good driller that is familiar with your area
2007-07-18 18:06:28 · answer #4 · answered by Marsh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call some of the water well drillers in your area and ask them how deep the aquifer is in the area or, ask some of the neighbors. Simple.
2007-07-18 18:27:55 · answer #5 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just all depends where and if its drought or rainey.
and there are diffrent tables could go 6 ft then pass that table and hit anouther at 100 ft
2007-07-18 18:08:33 · answer #6 · answered by wayneg0289 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you dig. It can vary up and down in a quarter mile or less.
2007-07-18 18:10:15 · answer #7 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends how far away from a river, ocean, pond, lake, stream, creek, or body of water is. Good luck!!!
2007-07-18 18:01:41 · answer #8 · answered by jessicas127 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My well is 50 ft.
2007-07-18 19:29:48 · answer #9 · answered by Tom S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live.
2007-07-18 18:03:11 · answer #10 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋