Okay, here is my experience sharing about “how deep should a well be drilled”:
So, I started thinking about this whole well thing. How deep should I go? I mean, it’s not just about hitting water, right? It’s gotta be good, clean water. That’s the whole point. You gotta think about the ground, the layers of dirt and rock, and how deep you need to go to get to the good stuff.

I started looking into it, asking around, and here’s what I figured out. It’s not just about digging until you hit water. Turns out, the deeper you go, the more the ground itself filters out the nasty stuff. It’s like nature’s own water filter, which is pretty neat.
First, I started off by calling some people around my area, asking them about their own water well, and got some pretty interesting experiences.
Then I checked out the area where I wanted to drill. It’s all about the geology, you know? Different areas have different layers of rock and soil, and that affects how deep you gotta go. And the water levels, too. They change depending on the season and the location. It’s a whole science, really.
- Looked at the land, figured out the best spot to drill. Not too close to the house, not too far either.
- Talked to some well-drilling folks. Got their opinions on how deep I should go based on my area.
- Did some research on local water quality reports. You don’t want to be drinking bad water, no sir.
- Got a bit of advice from friends and neighbors, especially those who had already drilled a well.
- Picked a drilling company, checked out their reviews and reputation.
Here’s a breakdown of what I did:
After all that, I finally decided on a depth. It was a bit deeper than I initially thought, but it made sense. The deeper you go, the better the water quality, usually. And it’s an investment, right? You want that water to last, and you want it to be good.
The drilling process itself was quite something. Loud, messy, but exciting. Watching that drill go deeper and deeper, knowing it was getting closer to that fresh water supply. And when they finally hit it, man, it was a great feeling.
So, yeah, that’s my story on well drilling. It’s not just about depth, it’s about quality. And it’s not just about hitting water, it’s about hitting good, clean water that’ll last you a long time. I learned a lot, and I hope my experience can help someone else out there thinking about drilling their own well.

If you asked me, I will say it was a good experience for me. And if you’re planning to drill a well, keep these in mind, and everything will be alright.