Adams County · WI
Wells in Adams County
15,172 recorded wells, 12,069 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
62ft median drilled depth
p10 · 45 ftp90 · 140 ft
Eight of ten wells in Adams County finished between 45 and 140 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
The permit in Adams County
Files onlineverified landing
WI DNR Well Notification (GoWild)
Wis. Stat. 281.34(3)
- Instrument
- notification_number
- Fee
- $50.5
- Who files
- Driller or owner may file
- Timeline
- Plus county location permit where required (Form 3300-076)
Notification number $50.50
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 notification_number online via the authority portal (deep-link below).
- Do not drill until authorization is issued (or notification accepted, per regime).
After drilling: Well Construction Report ≤30d within 30 days → WI DNR Well Notification (GoWild)
Forms: WI well application
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.