Private Wells

A source of potable water is required to obtain a building permit for a new house. A private well is used when a municipal or community water supply is not available. West Stockbridge has adopted well regulations in 1990 which address permitting, minimum setbacks, water quality and construction standards.

Review the Town's Well & Septic System Permitting Procedure here.

A permit from the Town is required to construct or decommission a well. Download the Private Well Construction Permit Application and submit the completed form to the Board of Health.

All wells must be constructed by a Massachusetts registered well driller. A list of well drillers is available at: List of Massachusetts Certified Well Drillers.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's Private Wells webpage contains information and guidelines which are followed in West Stockbridge.