Wichita well & irrigation FAQs

It depends on depth, well type, casing and the pump setup. Because Wichita sits over the shallow Equus Beds aquifer, many wells are relatively shallow, which helps. We give a fixed quote after a free property check rather than a surprise per-foot bill.

Most residential wells are drilled in a day or two once permitted; the full job (well, pump, electrical) is typically completed within a few business days.

Yes. Wells in Sedgwick County require permits and a licensed contractor. We handle the permitting, and the regulated work is performed by our licensed KDHE well contractor.

Over the Equus Beds the water table is shallow, so many lawn-irrigation wells are only ~60–70 feet. Depth varies by location and we confirm yours on the free property check.

Most well pumps last about 8–15 years depending on the pump, water quality and how hard it runs.

Watch for low/dropping pressure, the pump cycling rapidly on and off, sputtering faucets, cloudy water, a higher electric bill, or no water at all. See our pump repair page.

It varies with pump type, well depth and which parts (pressure tank, control box) also need work. We diagnose and give a firm price before doing anything.

For domestic drinking-water wells we recommend periodic testing and can advise on treatment. (Lawn-irrigation wells are non-potable — they feed sprinklers only.)

Common culprits are hydrogen sulfide (rotten-egg smell) and iron (brown/orange staining). Both are treatable with the right filtration — ask us and we'll point you in the right direction.

Yes. Summer lawn watering is billed at Wichita's highest tiers (up to $17.93 per 1,000 gallons in 2026), so a well removes that recurring cost. Savings are on water — the city bills sewer on your winter average either way. Try the savings calculator for your number.

Yes. The city's watering-day restrictions apply to municipal water. Your own well lets you water on your own schedule.

Yes. A lawn-irrigation well is irrigation-only; your home stays on city water for drinking, bathing and everything indoors.