Before drilling a water well, a New Mexico or Colorado state issued well permit must be applied for. Mack’s Drilling Inc. will help you get the type of water well permit you need, whether it is for domestic, household, commercial, or livestock use.
Water Well Permit Requirements & Regulations
- A full legal description of the property including (Sec,township,range + .1/4-1/4) and / or G.P.S coordinates Northing & Easting using Nad 83 Datum.
- A copy of a warranty deed describing the property.
- The water well position on the permit must correspond within a 200 feet radius of the actual drill site.
New Mexico | Colorado | |
Water Well Permit Costs |
New Well – $125 Replacement Well- $75 Livestock or Temporary – $5 Payable to New Mexico State Engineer |
New Well – $100 Replacement Well – $60 Payable to Colorado Division of Water Resources |
Expected Permit Turnaround Time | 2 weeks | 4 to 6 weeks |
Additional Information | New Mexico Office of the State Engineer | Colorado Division of Water Resources |
At Mack’s Drilling Inc, we guide our customers through the necessary paper work, requirements and regulations concerning your water well permit including mapping and GPS readings. This will help improve the accuracy of information on your water well permit and minimize the turnaround time of the process.
Contact us for a free onsite consultation and estimate.
License Info:
New Mexico Licenses:
> Water Well Drilling #WD-916
> Electrical/Plumbing #361349
Colorado License:
> Water Well Contractor #1410