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Eddy County · NM

Wells in Eddy County

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

Depth, from the records

199ft median drilled depth
p10 · 199 ftp90 · 199 ft

Eight of ten wells in Eddy County finished between 199 and 199 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.

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The permit in Eddy County

Paper / PDF filingverified landing

OSE Water Rights District Office

NMSA 72-12-1.1; 19.27.5 NMAC

Instrument
permit
Fee
$125
Who files
Property owner applies
Timeline
Largely ministerial

$125 new / $75 replacement (19.27.5.8(A))

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. File permit with OSE Water Rights District Office (PDF/email/mail — WellMap prepares the packet; lawful submitter files).
  4. Do not drill until authorization is issued (or notification accepted, per regime).

After drilling: Driller well record ≤20 days within 20 days → OSE Water Rights District Office

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.