Learn about the Water Wells Overlay, including the definition, benefits, tips, coverage and update frequency.
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Definition
A water well is a man-made structure drilled or dug into the ground to access groundwater for various purposes such as drinking, irrigation or industrial use. This layer represents water well data from state agencies.
Key Benefits
This layer is a useful tool for land speculation, livestock planning and homesite selection.
Tip: Click on any well icon to see information about state well numbers, well depths and yields, pipe diameters and pump types.
Limitations:
- Some wells may not have any additional data.
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Data accuracy and precision varies with each state agency.
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This layer should be used for reference only. Users should be cautious of potential temporal lags in updates, omissions and positional precision errors.
Coverage
Colorado, Nevada, Montana, California, Idaho, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Tennessee, Texas
Update Frequency
Annual