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05-18-2009, 02:12 PM
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Wyoming well permits/Off shoot of another thread
I have started another thread as I did not wish to continue the hijacking of another thread.
I thought that people looking for information on purchasing land in WY should have the facts.
I spoke directly with the The Wyoming State Engineers office today. There is no restriction of size of property that can get a domestic well permit. As I stated before the only restrictions would be setbacks etc and any County or Town regulations.
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05-19-2009, 10:51 AM
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Thanks, I was wondering about that after seeing someone say you had to have 40 acres!
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05-19-2009, 08:51 PM
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Well Water
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Originally Posted by paintersspouse
I have started another thread as I did not wish to continue the hijacking of another thread.
I thought that people looking for information on purchasing land in WY should have the facts.
I spoke directly with the The Wyoming State Engineers office today. There is no restriction of size of property that can get a domestic well permit. As I stated before the only restrictions would be setbacks etc and any County or Town regulations.
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What about if you dont own the mineral rights? Can you still drill a well?
Just wondering because i own some land in Cody. |
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05-19-2009, 09:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Claim Jumper
What about if you dont own the mineral rights? Can you still drill a well?
Just wondering because i own some land in Cody.
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Mineral rights have nothing ro do with a water well permit. |
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05-20-2009, 06:30 AM
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 There are many houses in the city of Sheridan here that have wells. In fact a couple of them we looked at while we were house shopping had wells. |
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05-21-2009, 12:23 PM
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I have also now talked with a couple of engineering companies, a few realtors and some well companies. I checked with these businesses in several areas of the state.
Several have heard the rumor that you need a 40 acre parcel to get a well permit. They said it is a rumor. Both the well companies and engineers have never had a domestic well permit declined because of size of the lot or property.
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05-21-2009, 08:36 PM
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I got one on two acres for domestic water. I also drilled one by myself in the town of Mills by casper. I drilled about 55 feet and used it for only watering the garden, lawn. I got the permit from cheyenne and had the o.k. in about two weeks to drill.
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05-27-2009, 09:11 AM
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Thanks for the info. I am looking at Eastern WY property and this is good info
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