Pumps Sized to the Herd or the Pivot
Commercial well pump installation on a farm is matched to the peak draw, whether that is milking time or a pivot running full. Our Watertown pump installation work starts from the yield test.
Well Drilling Services
Commercial Well Drilling Service in Watertown, WI
Commercial well drilling Watertown customers need is mostly farm water. Dairies, growers and the shops that serve them sit on both sides of the Jefferson and Dodge county line, and a milking herd or an irrigated field does not take a day off. Herr Well Drilling has drilled for this farm country since 1964, a little over half an hour from our Dousman shop.
We return calls within 24 hours and send quotes within 48, Monday through Friday.
Dependable Volume for Watertown Dairy Farms
A milking cow can drink 30 gallons or more a day, and the parlor needs water for cleanup on top of that. Multiply by the herd and a farm well has to deliver every single day, winter included. Commercial water well drilling for a dairy usually means a well 8 to 24 inches across, drilled deeper than the house well and sized to the barn's real demand.
If you searched commercial well drilling near me from a farm outside Watertown, you are in our regular territory. Our Watertown well drilling contractor page covers the drilling process.
High Capacity Well Installation for Watertown Growers
Irrigated vegetables and specialty crops push wells past 100,000 gallons a day fast. That makes it high capacity well installation, which needs DNR approval, and the review looks at the Rock River, its tributaries and the wetlands around them. On a commercial well drilling Watertown project we plan the permit and the drilling together so planting season is not lost to paperwork.
Our Watertown agricultural well drilling page covers irrigation integration and drought planning. Every estimate starts with state records for wells near yours.
Commercial Well Pumps for Barns, Shops and Fields Around Watertown
Pump Repair for Animals That Cannot Wait
Commercial well pump repair covers motors, controls, wiring and switches. We are not a 24-hour shop, so for emergency pump repair on a farm, call as early in the day as you can.
Commercial Well Inspection and Rehab on Watertown Farms
On farm ground, a commercial well inspection checks the casing, cap, pump, controls and storage, and pairs with bacteria and nitrate testing. Routine visits go through Watertown well service and repair.
Well rehabilitation can bring back a well that lost flow to scale or sediment, as our Watertown well development page explains. Old farm wells that are no longer used need well abandonment, filled and sealed to state rules. Water lines to a new barn can go under a field or driveway with our Watertown directional drilling crew.
Watertown Farms Trust a Driller Who Grew Up Around Rigs
John Herr Sr. bought the first rig in 1964. John Jr. and Marcia incorporated in 1969, Theresa and Greg Domres ran it after them, and Nathan, Adam, DJ and Kendel own it now. We drill under Wisconsin DNR licensing and are fully insured.
Commercial well contractors who do farm work know a dry well is a crisis. Commercial well drilling Watertown farms hire us for gets planned around the barn and the season, and the occasional industrial well drilling job for a shop in town gets the same care. For the farmhouse, see our Watertown residential wells. We also work for businesses in Oconomowoc and Dousman.
Commercial Well Drilling Across Jefferson and Dodge Counties
Around Watertown we also work in Johnson Creek, Ixonia, Lebanon, Reeseville and Oconomowoc.
Watertown Farm and Commercial Well Questions
How much water does a Watertown dairy well need to supply?
It depends on the herd, but a milking cow can drink 30 gallons or more a day before parlor cleanup is counted. We size the well and pump to your actual demand.
Do irrigation wells near Watertown need a permit?
If the well or wells can pump more than 100,000 gallons a day, yes. The DNR reviews effects on the Rock River and nearby wetlands.
How big is a commercial farm well?
On commercial well drilling Watertown jobs, wells are often 8 to 24 inches in diameter and deeper than a house well.
Should a farm well be tested for nitrate?
Yes. Nitrate is the most common concern on wells surrounded by cropland. We collect samples for a certified lab.
Do you offer 24-hour pump repair?
No. We work weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM and return every call within 24 hours.
Can you run a water line to a new barn without trenching the field?
Yes. Our directional drilling crew bores lines under fields and driveways from small entry and exit pits.
What do I do with an old farm well?
Unused wells must be filled and sealed by a licensed contractor. We handle the work and the state report.
How fast are quotes?
Quotes for commercial well drilling Watertown projects go out within 24 to 48 hours of our first conversation.
Watertown, WI Farm and Commercial Well Map
We serve Watertown and the farm towns on both sides of the county line. A commercial well drilling near me search from anywhere on this map reaches our crews. Our shop is at W295 Herr Road, Dousman, WI 53118.
Herr Well Drilling, Inc.
Plan a Watertown Farm Well Before Planting Season
Tell us about the herd, the fields or the shop. Callback within 24 hours, free quote within 48.