$5k to 10k for a well?

[Jonnin]

Personally I would avoid city water if financially feasible. Besides the chemicals the likelihood of hardness in east TN is great. When I bought the house, most of the plumbing fixtures were ruined from the calcium in the water. I had to replace toilet innards, the dish washer, the kitchen sink, the lavatory sink and flush out the water heater. 

 

That's why I called a well driller. I'm on the side of a mountain so it can be costly. Needless to say I stuck with what I had but installed a conditioner and filter. There is no telling what kind of chemicals are making it through though. 

 

If artesian wells were prevalent in my area I would invest in a well.

 

I did live in a home with a shallow well and it was absolutely the worst water I've ever had. I don't recommend it unless it's your only option and plan on having some great filters involved so you can enjoy the purpose of water :)

 

Good luck!

 

The purpose of water?  In the words of one of my favorite authors' characters "Water?! I'm thirsty, not dirty"  ...

[Spots]

Find someone who can do dousing or water witching to come out. Have them give you a list of past references. I can do it, and so can my dad and Grandpa. If at all possible have it dug with an old school chug drill. This seems to break the sounding rock and gives more gallons per minute flow. My Grandpaws found his well with a cherry fork, it 62 feet and has 58 ft of water, he found my dad's and it's 78 feet with 70 ft of water. Someone who's good can find great water.

Sent from the backwoods

[Spiffy]

Crazy how it works, but it does for some reason.  I can do it, as can my grandpa, but my dad can't.  Skipped a generation I guess.

 

It had skipped with this gentleman too I think. His Grandfather told him it was a gift to never charge anyone for it or he risked losing the gift.