Putnam County · NY
Wells in Putnam County
1,241 recorded wells, 1,237 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
400ft median drilled depth
p10 · 205 ftp90 · 705 ft
Eight of ten wells in Putnam County finished between 205 and 705 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
Median reported yield: 9 gpm
Who drills around here
| Contractor (NY statewide) | Wells | Median depth |
|---|---|---|
| NYRD10119 | 6,187 | 260 ft |
| NYRD10178 | 4,337 | 298 ft |
| NYRD10002 | 3,549 | 225 ft |
| NYRD10024 | 3,503 | 104 ft |
| NYRD10080 | 2,638 | 180 ft |
| NYRD10118 | 2,513 | 265 ft |
| NYRD10202 | 2,363 | 400 ft |
| NYRD10230 | 2,361 | 77 ft |
The permit in Putnam County
Paper / PDF filingverified landing
Putnam County Health Department
ECL 15-1525 + county sanitary code
- Instrument
- well permit
- Fee
- Call to confirm
- Who files
- Driller or owner may file
- Timeline
- Varies
paper county health permit — confirm fee by phone
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.
- File well permit with Putnam County Health Department (PDF/email/mail — WellMap prepares the packet; lawful submitter files).
- Provide site plan: proposed well, septic, property lines, structures.
- Schedule site evaluation / sanitary survey if required.
- Do not drill until authorization is issued (or notification accepted, per regime).
After drilling: Pre-drill notice + completion report within 30 days → DEC + county pockets
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.