FLATHEAD County · MT
Wells in FLATHEAD County
22,832 recorded wells, 22,289 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
185ft median drilled depth
p10 · 28 ftp90 · 442 ft
Eight of ten wells in FLATHEAD County finished between 28 and 442 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
Who drills around here
| Contractor (MT statewide) | Wells | Median depth |
|---|---|---|
| SHAWN TONEY | 6,216 | 160 ft |
| PAUL STEINMETZ | 3,549 | 59 ft |
| TERRY LINDSAY | 3,230 | 145 ft |
| ANDY ESLINGER | 2,640 | 96 ft |
| DOUG ASKIN | 2,569 | 220 ft |
| RANDAL KOTECKI | 2,560 | 140 ft |
| MARK MILLER | 2,263 | 160 ft |
| TROY HAUSER | 2,175 | 164 ft |
The permit in FLATHEAD County
No pre-drill permitgeneric
DNRC / MBMG GWIC
§85-2-306 MCA; Form 602I since 2026-01-01
- Pre-drill gate
- None — report after drilling
- Fee
- —
- Who files
- Property owner applies
- 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: Form 602 Notice of Completion ($250) + driller log via DrillerWeb within 30 days → DNRC / MBMG GWIC
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.