License: Water Well Driller

Arkansas Department of Agriculture State of Arkansas Water Well Construction Commission external site

10421 W. Markham St.

Little Rock, AR 72205

(501) 682-3900

Water Well Drillers work under the supervision of, or are, water well contractors, who plan locations for and drill wells with portable drilling rigs. They must insure that the wells are located on sites that provide good surface drainage to prevent the possibility of contamination. After drilling, they must install an outside water-tight casing to such a depth as may be necessary to exclude the entrance of undesirable contamination. They must also install a surface protection to prevent contamination by drainage. To legally drill wells within Arkansas, a registered driller must either hold an Arkansas Water Well Contractor Drilling and Pump Systems License, an Arkansas Water Well Contractor Drilling License, or be employed by someone who holds such a license and holds an Arkansas Driller registration. Requirements: 1) Must be at least 18 years of age. 2) Must be of good moral character. 3) Must have completed the Commission's Driller Apprenticeship Program. 4) Must work for or be a water well contractor. Written examination required, Registration fee: $125.00 (Renewable annually), Apprenticeship fee: $125.00