Orleans County · VT
Wells in Orleans County
7,842 recorded wells, 7,821 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
245ft median drilled depth
p10 · 117 ftp90 · 454 ft
Eight of ten wells in Orleans County finished between 117 and 454 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
Median reported yield: 10 gpm
Who drills around here
| Contractor (VT statewide) | Wells | Median depth |
|---|---|---|
| H A Manosh Corporation | 10,477 | 223 ft |
| Chevalier Drilling Co Inc | 6,890 | 321 ft |
| Frost Inc | 6,329 | 260 ft |
| Spafford & Sons of Williston VT Inc | 6,211 | 385 ft |
| Gosselin Artesian Well Co Inc | 5,866 | 279 ft |
| Chevalier Drilling Company Inc | 4,725 | 261 ft |
| A & W Artesian Well Co Inc | 4,264 | 260 ft |
| N A Manosh Corp | 4,254 | 302 ft |
The permit in Orleans County
No pre-drill permitgeneric
VT DEC
Water Supply Rule App. A
- 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
- 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: Completion report online-only ≤90d within 90 days → VT DEC
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.