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Water Well Construction

Construction of water wells and installation of pumps and pitless units is regulated under Water Well Construction Rules - NDAC 33.1-18-01.
North Dakota does not regulate private well placement or water quality.

Groundwater Monitoring Well Construction

Construction of monitoring wells is regulated under Groundwater Monitoring Well Construction Rules - NDAC 33.1-18-02.

Water Well Contractor Licensing

All drilling and construction of water wells or monitoring wells and installation of water well pumps or pitless units must be performed by a contractor licensed through the North Dakota Department of Water Resources. 

The certified water well contractor, pump and pitless unit installer, or monitoring well contractor whose decal is on the primary equipment shall actually be in charge of its operation. A person is in charge only when the person has actual supervisory power over the work and makes onsite inspections of the work and progress.

Water Well Contractor Licensing Information:
Website: https://www.swc.nd.gov/reg_approp/water_well_contractor/
Phone: 701-328-2754

 

Please Note: In addition to licensure through the North Dakota Department of Water Resources, all in-state and out-of-state water well contractors or pump and pitless unit installers must be certified to do business in North Dakota, and also have a general contractor's license if the charge for any job is $4000 or greater.  These certifications and licenses are administered through the North Dakota Secretary of State's Office.  See Contractors tab for more information or call 701-328-2900 for more information.

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