Residential
Water Wells

What is residential water well drilling? 

Residential wells are also referred to as private wells. Residential water wells are created by drilling into the earth's surface to reach a groundwater source. We locate an aquifer containing enough water to supply a homeowner with the water to support their lifestyle. A residential well enables homeowners to take control of their water supply and ensure that their family has a safe and adequate supply of water that is not susceptible to contaminants and pollutants like surface water. 

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Water well drilling at a home in Montana

Frequently Asked Questions When Drilling a Well in Montana

  • AK Drilling can help you choose where to place your well using a combination of our years of experience , Ground Water Informations Center (MBDG Data), and analysis / knowledge of neighboring wells.

    Other requirements for residential wells in Montana and beyond include the following…

    • A well must be at least 100 feet from a leach field or cesspool.

    • A well must be at least 50 feet away from a septic tank.

    • A well must be at least 10 feet away from a property line or possibly 100 feet in some recently divided properties.

    • A well site must be clear of any easements or floodplains.

    • Subdivided properties will require certain site plan before drilling can commence.

  • Sadly no, a driller cannot sense the volume or quality of water below the ground’s surface. AK Drilling will work its hardest to help you get the well that you need!

  • On average wells can be drilled in 1-5 days, depending on conditions for the ground, weather, water depth, location, and property conditions.

  • It depends on the county, but counties such as Anaconda Deer Lodge County and Missoula County in Montana require a permit which the customer must obtain.

  • Yes, after completion of the water well, AK Drilling will complete your well log and certify your well with the State of Montana.

    AK Drilling will also provide you with a well log upon completion of the well.

    The well owner themselves will need to fill out and send their water rights form to the DNRC, though, which can be found here!

  • AK Drilling does not install the pump system, but we can direct you to very helpful companies that can install pump services for your well.