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Douglas County · NE

Wells in Douglas County

7,111 recorded wells, 1,194 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.

Depth, from the records

60ft median drilled depth
p10 · 20 ftp90 · 252 ft

Eight of ten wells in Douglas County finished between 20 and 252 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.

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The permit in Douglas County

No pre-drill permitgeneric

DWEE

domestic registration

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: Register ≤60d online within 60 days → DWEE · filing link ↗

Forms: NE well application · Register ≤60d online

Open the filing portal ↗

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.