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Can You Drill a Water Well Anywhere on Your Property?
Boylan Water Well & Supply | Water Well Education No. Owning the land does not mean you can drill a water well at any point you choose. In New Mexico, a proposed well has to fit the applicable permit and state rules, clear required setbacks from other wells and potential contamination sources, and be physically…
Read MoreWhere Should a New Water Well Be Located in New Mexico?
The best location for a new water well in New Mexico is a site that first clears applicable legal and contamination setbacks, then makes sense for groundwater conditions, drilling access, future maintenance and the complete water-delivery system. The most convenient spot – or the spot closest to the house – is not automatically the best…
Read MoreHow Do I Protect My Well from Contamination Throughout the Year?
For homeowners who rely on a private water well, protecting groundwater quality is just as important as maintaining the pump, pressure tank, or plumbing system. Unlike homes connected to a municipal water supply, private well owners are responsible for safeguarding both the well itself and the water it delivers every day. A properly maintained water…
Read MoreIs It Possible to Share My Water Well with My Neighbors?
A residential water well can be shared with neighbors, but whether you should share your well, and how it should be shared will depend on many legal, technical, financial, and interpersonal factors. Sharing wells can provide money savings and easier access to groundwater but comes with some upkeep responsibilities. Most importantly, though, are the considerations…
Read MoreWhat Facts Should Every Shared Well Owner Know?
A shared well provides water service to two or more properties from one water source. It’s simple when it works. Everybody saves money. Problems arise when the rules aren’t clear. Conflict over maintenance responsibilities, excessive water usage, and muddy easement rights can ruin neighbor relations and derail real estate transactions. Nationwide almost 1 in 20…
Read MoreWhat Are Some Conflict Resolution Strategies for Shared Water Wells?
Sharing a water well with multiple homes is common in rural areas where individual wells aren’t feasible or are cost prohibitive to drill. These shared well systems can provide reliable water supply at a lower price point for everyone involved if all parties play nicely. A shared well agreement should detail ownership percentages, how pumping…
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