WELL PERMITS
New wells need to be constructed in a sound manner and in locations where contaminants are not able to penetrate the groundwater. It is for this reason that anyone having a well drilled must obtain a permit prior to having the work completed. The well driller also must be a State Certified Well Driller in order for them to work in the State of Iowa.
Well permits are required on all private wells including drinking water wells, vertical heat pump wells, livestock wells, monitoring wells, etc. A permit fee of $125.00 is required on all wells. Well drillers are required to arrange for a permit prior to starting work. A penalty may apply if a permit is not obtained, and a well may be required to be filled in if standards are not met. |
People Certified to Drill Wells
For the DNR's list of people certified to drill wells, go to the following DNR link. Click on "Reports" and then select "Well Drillers." This list is not an endorsement of any well drillers, nor is it meant to be exclusive of any other certified well drillers.
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