Do I need a well permit to drill a water well on my property?

Yes, under Chapter III, Article 3, you need to make application for a permit and then it must be approved before you can use the water. You can obtain the form on the Riley County Website under Planning and Development, Environmental Health, Applications, Private Water Well Supply application or at the Riley County Planning and Development, Environmental Health, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Private Water Well Supply Application (pdf)

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1. Does Riley County have a Sanitary Code?
2. Do I need a Septic Permit to build in Riley County?
3. Is my system grandfathered in and does it have to meet Sanitary Code requirements?
4. I want to sell my property, how do I obtain a septic and water evaluation for the site?
5. Do I need a well permit to drill a water well on my property?
6. Can I get my well water tested locally?