Kearny County · KS
Wells in Kearny County
2,143 recorded wells, 2,138 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
262ft median drilled depth
p10 · 30 ftp90 · 465 ft
Eight of ten wells in Kearny County finished between 30 and 465 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
Median reported yield: 402 gpm
Who drills around here
| Contractor (KS statewide) | Wells | Median depth |
|---|---|---|
| Harp Well & Pump Service, Inc. | 26,755 | 60 ft |
| Rosencrantz-Bemis Enterprises, Inc. | 12,754 | 76 ft |
| Kelly's Water Well Service, Inc. | 9,071 | 80 ft |
| Miller Drilling | 7,984 | 60 ft |
| GeoCore Services Inc. | 7,774 | 30 ft |
| Associated Environmental, Inc. | 7,056 | 25 ft |
| Larsen and Associates, Inc. | 6,113 | 21 ft |
| Clarke Well and Equipment, Inc. | 5,777 | 70 ft |
The permit in Kearny County
No pre-drill permitgeneric
KDHE + local county permits
WWC-5; local ordinances
- 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
- Confirm parcel allows a private well (vs required public water connection).
- Select a licensed well contractor; obtain owner authorization as required.
- No statewide pre-drill permit for typical domestic wells — confirm local/district overlays.
- Still complete post-drill filing (registration / well log) on the deadline below.
After drilling: WWC-5 ≤30d within 30 days → KDHE + local county permits · filing link ↗
Forms: KS well application · WWC-5 ≤30d
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.