Without explaining the whole story, the long and short is, what do I look for and who would I talk to in order to determine if a property would be a good location for a water well? Looking for a potential well to be the sole water source for a house (or two). What is the likelihood of finding a good source of water? Is it pretty much a crap shoot? Is there a general, ballpark cost or is it too much of a wide range? Any input and help is appreciated.
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Originally posted by jake03 View PostWithout explaining the whole story, the long and short is, what do I look for and who would I talk to in order to determine if a property would be a good location for a water well? Looking for a potential well to be the sole water source for a house (or two). What is the likelihood of finding a good source of water? Is it pretty much a crap shoot? Is there a general, ballpark cost or is it too much of a wide range? Any input and help is appreciated.
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What the guys before me said.
As far as cost, I had to go 800' and mine was 30k that was 3 yrs ago.
3 wells have been drilled in my neighborhood the last year and all had to go 800', they paid close to 40k.
Now where I am, there are 3 aquifers
Woodbine 200-300' water is dirty and has a ton of iron in it. Filter required and still turns clothes rust colored and stains concrete.
Paluxy 800' much better water, clear and doesn't stain. I put a filter just to help with water purity.
Trinity 1300', don't know anyone who has gone that deep.
Price goes up the deeper you go and depending on if you do an above ground storage tank and how big.
If you're in DFW area, I can pass along a couple of drillers you can talk to.
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Thanks, men. This certainly helps.
Originally posted by bigmike View PostTdlr website has a map with all logged wells with the well report for each well. You can probably get pretty close to your location. Or maybe even next door
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Originally posted by junkmanhunter View PostWhat the guys before me said.
As far as cost, I had to go 800' and mine was 30k that was 3 yrs ago.
3 wells have been drilled in my neighborhood the last year and all had to go 800', they paid close to 40k.
Now where I am, there are 3 aquifers
Woodbine 200-300' water is dirty and has a ton of iron in it. Filter required and still turns clothes rust colored and stains concrete.
Paluxy 800' much better water, clear and doesn't stain. I put a filter just to help with water purity.
Trinity 1300', don't know anyone who has gone that deep.
Price goes up the deeper you go and depending on if you do an above ground storage tank and how big.
If you're in DFW area, I can pass along a couple of drillers you can talk to.
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Appreciate the insight and offers. I'm actually in East Texas, near Tyler.
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Originally posted by jake03 View PostWhoa, that's a little more than I expected. I do see that the wells around me are more in the 100-350' range, for the most part. What is the advantage of above ground storage? Reservoir, basically? Did you do that?
Appreciate the insight and offers. I'm actually in East Texas, near Tyler.
I will pm you the info of a guy. I’m guessing around $10,000
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Originally posted by Pineywoods View PostThe wells that I have had in East Tx were 150'-400' deep. Ballpark cost should be around $10-12k.Originally posted by FLASH_OUTDOORS View PostI will pm you the info of a guy. I’m guessing around $10,000
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Originally posted by jake03 View PostWhoa, that's a little more than I expected. I do see that the wells around me are more in the 100-350' range, for the most part. What is the advantage of above ground storage? Reservoir, basically? Did you do that?
Appreciate the insight and offers. I'm actually in East Texas, near Tyler.
I don't know cost anywhere other than North Texas where I am. Definitely check around. Talk to neighbors and I bet they can steer you in the right direction.
Best of luck
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Originally posted by Triple 000 Buck View PostSo when you lose power, how does the tank feed your house ?
Generator ?
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