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Wells in KOOTENAI County

11,097 recorded wells, 5,549 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.

Depth, from the records

375ft median drilled depth
p10 · 143 ftp90 · 680 ft

Eight of ten wells in KOOTENAI County finished between 143 and 680 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.

Median reported yield: 15 gpm

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The permit in KOOTENAI County

Files onlineverified landing

IDWR Well Construction

IC §42-235

Instrument
start_card
Fee
$75
Who files
Driller or owner may file
Timeline
Often same-day start card

$75 domestic / $200 other; start card

Before the rig arrives

  1. Confirm parcel allows a private well (vs required public water connection).
  2. Select a licensed well contractor; obtain owner authorization as required.
  3. File start_card online via the authority portal (deep-link below).
  4. Do not drill until authorization is issued (or notification accepted, per regime).

After drilling: Driller's Report Form 238-7 within 30 days → IDWR Well Construction

Forms: ID well application

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WellMap prepares estimate-backed quote packets and dual-party approvals. It does not issue permits and never auto-submits to government systems. The licensed driller (and/or owner where required by law) is the submitter of record. Verified 2026-07-14.