No, anyone telling you that is not telling you the truth.  Some places have no water or the water level is so deep it is not economically feasible to drill this deep.  Some places are extremely dry and have hundreds of feet of rock layers to drill through with no water.  Other places, can have water within a few feet but you have a shallow well.  Contact a local water well drilling company to ensure you maximize your chance of hitting water.  They can know where your neighbors have found water or look at past well drilling locations and determine if you are in a dry spot. You can also consort with a hydrologist to find the best place for potential water in your land for your water well

No, deeper wells do not necessarily mean better drinking water. How the water will be and its quality is determined by a variety of factors such as the geological characteristics of the area and local climate, types of soil, sediment analysis, and more. Therefore drilling deeper does not guarantee better drinking water quality. It is important to consult with a professional before deciding how deep to dig a well so that all relevant factors can be taken into account and success rates can be maximized while costs are minimized.  

No, you will not always find water if you dig deep enough. Depending on the local geology, local rainfall patterns, and as well as other factors, it is possible to find water at depths of 20 to 40 feet below ground level or even deeper in some cases. However, there is no guarantee that a deep well will contain water. Professional well drillers should always be consulted before any decision is made about how deep a well should be dug in order to maximize success rates and minimize costs.  There are many factors and there is no guarantee that you will hit water unfortunately.

In California, you need a permit to construct, destruct, or modify a well from your local water districts.  Additionally,  you cannot drill a well on your own, it must be through a licensed well drilling contractor.

In other states, it depends.  Most of the time you need permission to dig a well. Depending on where you live, the rules and regulations for obtaining permission to construct a well may vary. It is recommended that you check with local authorities or your municipality first before starting the process of well drilling. It is better to be safe than sorry, as you can deal with penalties and/or deconstruction of your well.

Yes and No.  In the state of California, a well can only be drilled by a licensed well drilling contractor. In other states, it depends.

Many states do allow you to drill your own well, but it is not recommended as many things can go wrong.  It takes a trained professional to solve the many problems that can go wrong with drilled wells.   Some states you can drill one yourself, but again many issues can take place.  The longevity of a well can also be greatly affected if you skip steps in the proper setup of a well and all the things it needs to function properly.  Many different factors influence the longevity and hiring a trained professional can prevent collapse of your well too.

If you need a well for your home, business, or farm contact us today.  We are licensed and trained and have decades of combined experience in drilling water wells.  The drilling process can be complicated and having seasoned well drilling technicians can save you money in the long run and save you money on your water bills each month.