Well Permit Requirements for San Diego, CA

• San Diego County Well Permit Requirements
• The Permit Process
• Setback Requirements
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San Diego County Well Permit Requirements

In San Diego County, well permits are required for:

• Drilling a new domestic or agricultural well
• Deepening an existing well
• Repairing or reconstructing well casing
• Decommissioning (destroying) an unused well
• Converting a well to a different use

The Permit Process

1. Site Evaluation: We assess your property for optimal well location
2. Application: Submit permit application with site plans
3. Review: County reviews for setback requirements and regulations
4. Approval: Permit issued (typically 2-4 weeks)
5. Construction: Well work proceeds per permit specifications
6. Inspection: County may inspect completed work
7. Completion Report: We file required documentation

Setback Requirements

Wells must be located minimum distances from:

• Septic tanks: 50-100 feet
• Leach fields: 100-150 feet
• Property lines: 5-10 feet
• Buildings: 5 feet minimum
• Other wells: varies

Exact requirements depend on San Diego County regulations and local conditions.

We Handle Everything

As a licensed California C-57 Water Well Drilling Contractor, we manage all permit requirements for San Diego well projects:

• Permit applications and fees
• Required site surveys and documentation
• Coordination with county inspectors
• Completion reports and well logs

Contact us for a free consultation about your San Diego well project.

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