Androscoggin County · ME
Wells in Androscoggin County
6,608 recorded wells, 6,574 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
280ft median drilled depth
p10 · 100 ftp90 · 510 ft
Eight of ten wells in Androscoggin County finished between 100 and 510 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
Who drills around here
| Contractor (ME statewide) | Wells | Median depth |
|---|---|---|
| GOODWIN WELL & WATER INC | 6,823 | 300 ft |
| AFFORDABLE WELL DRILLING INC | 5,949 | 330 ft |
| LAWRENCE LORD & SONS INC | 4,242 | 260 ft |
| HANSEN'S WELL DRILLING INC | 3,034 | 280 ft |
| HATCH WELL DRILLERS | 2,907 | 220 ft |
| WEEKS & SONS WELL DRILLING | 2,899 | 240 ft |
| SUNCO PUMP & WELL DRILLING INC | 2,884 | 380 ft |
| P.L. JONES & SON, INC. | 2,358 | 220 ft |
The permit in Androscoggin County
No pre-drill permitgeneric
Maine Geological Survey
Water Well Information Law 1987
- 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: Well report to MGS within 30 days → Maine Geological Survey
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.