DESOTO County · MS
Wells in DESOTO County
3,620 recorded wells, 3,133 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
150ft median drilled depth
p10 · 90 ftp90 · 270 ft
Eight of ten wells in DESOTO County finished between 90 and 270 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
Who drills around here
| Contractor (MS statewide) | Wells | Median depth |
|---|---|---|
| COAST WATER WELL SERVICE, INC | 8,117 | 234 ft |
| FITZGERALD WELL SERVICE, INC | 5,118 | 125 ft |
| IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, INC | 4,671 | 117 ft |
| LAYNE CENTRAL COMPANY | 3,343 | 407 ft |
| MCDONALD AND HILL, INC | 2,955 | 260 ft |
| GRENN WATER WELL AND SUPPLY, INC | 2,829 | 125 ft |
| PIERCE WATER WELL SERVICE, INC | 2,594 | 93 ft |
| JAMES WELLS WATER WELL SERVICE | 2,321 | 130 ft |
The permit in DESOTO County
No pre-drill permitgeneric
MDEQ OLWR
11 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 7
- 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: Log to MDEQ OLWR within 30 days → MDEQ OLWR
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.