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WAYNE County · IN

Wells in WAYNE County

4,693 recorded wells, 4,407 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.

Depth, from the records

82ft median drilled depth
p10 · 35 ftp90 · 149 ft

Eight of ten wells in WAYNE County finished between 35 and 149 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.

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The permit in WAYNE County

No pre-drill permitgeneric

IN DNR Division of Water

IC 25-39

Pre-drill gate
None — report after drilling
Fee
—
Who files
Driller or owner may file
Timeline
Varies

Confirm current fee with authority

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. No statewide pre-drill permit for typical domestic wells — confirm local/district overlays.
  4. Still complete post-drill filing (registration / well log) on the deadline below.

After drilling: Record of Water Well SF 35680 within 30 days → IN DNR Division of Water

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.