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ADAMS County · PA

Wells in ADAMS County

6,787 recorded wells, 6,438 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.

Depth, from the records

200ft median drilled depth
p10 · 50 ftp90 · 407 ft

Eight of ten wells in ADAMS County finished between 50 and 407 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.

Median reported yield: 10 gpm

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The permit in ADAMS County

No pre-drill permitgeneric

DCNR PaGWIS

Act 610

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: NOI 24h + Well Completion Report WWI via PaGWIS within 30 days → DCNR PaGWIS

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.