Thanks to all of you for the great advice and information. Bob K.- I'll check with a local well contractor but I believe 50 - 100' range is about normal depth for these parts - similar to your area. ylazyyranchgirl: WOW! pretty scary thinking about those spy in the sky satellites keeping track of your water usage. I won't be surprised if a few generations from now, everyone will have to deal with something like that...a good reminder of how precious our water supplies really are and how fortunate one is to have a private pond..even a small one. Thanks again to all. Jim