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Required by the county

Water Well Drilling Bond

County well permits require a water well drilling bond guaranteeing you construct and seal wells to code. We place them for C-57 well contractors.

Key facts
Bond amount
Set by the county
Authority
Required by the county

The premium is a percentage of the bond amount, set by underwriting. The figures above are the bond amounts, not what you pay.

Illustration for the Water Well Drilling Bond

What it is

A well drilling bond guarantees that water wells are constructed, sealed, and when needed destroyed per the county's standards and state well standards. The county sets the bond with the drilling permit.

Who needs it

  • C-57 water well drilling contractors
  • Pump and well-service contractors a county requires to bond

Bond amounts and requirements are general guidance and can change. Confirm the current requirement with the listed agency before you file. We will quote your exact bond.

Tough credit or a prior claim? It's welcome here. See how we place hard-to-place surety bonds, or get a quote and we'll place your exact bond.

Questions

Well Drilling Bond FAQs

Why do counties require a well bond?
Wells affect groundwater, so counties require the bond to guarantee proper construction and sealing. The amount is set by the county; we quote the premium once you have it.

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