Cecil,
I found a site yesterday that has all the test wells that the dnr has drilled in the state. It might be able to help you. I will try to find it and post the link. Also, how did you find out which aquifier you are using?
Oops, I almost missed your question. I think the wells that are in this document are working wells that the usgs monitors for whatever reason. I seen that one is owned by the dnr, one privately, and 3 are owned by Prudential Life (kinda strange). I found out some good news today, though. I talked to a well guy I know, he only water jets shallow wells but was still helpful, and he told me of atleast three other artesian wells that are in the county, but warned that artesian wells may be very high in sulfur.
BBjr,
I've been to that site and have all the books too. Got a response from the potential consultant today. Basically the cost is out of my ballpark (they would need to put in two test wells to monitor test pumping of my well and would really go into depth to cover themselves if I did end up causing problems. After all is said and done though I might not like their answer but I'd still be out the money.
The guy was really honest about it and basically said if he was me he would try and stay just below 70 gpm to stay just below the major water user classification so I would not be liable if there are any problems with my neighbor's wells. But he did comment that at my location he didn't see a problem up to 100 gpm. but of course don't bet the farm on that.
I am right at the edge of the Solomon Creek and Natural Lakes Moraine aquifer.
