Manchester, NH
Well Drilling and New Wells in Manchester, NH
A new well is a different job from swapping a pump. This page is for a new well, or a replacement well, on a lot that does not have public water. Manchester Well Pump is a free referral service. Your request goes to an independent local well professional, who gets in touch about it and does the work on their own terms. The city of Manchester is largely served by Manchester Water Works. New private wells are still being installed in the towns around it. Goffstown's certificate-of-occupancy water-quality ordinance already applies to new development served by private wells, so the town still plans for new private wells as well as public-water hookups. Bedford publishes testing rules for all new and replacement wells. Hooksett's land-use guidance says new lots must accommodate well areas if they are not on town services. Many homes outside city water use private wells.
When a new well comes up
You might need a new well for a lot without a public-water hookup, or a replacement well if the existing one has failed. A pump replacement will not solve a failed well. If you are unsure which you have, describe what is going on and let the provider sort it out.
This page does not state New Hampshire well-construction rules or contractor-licensing requirements. Ask the provider what town or state steps apply to your property.
Water testing after a new or replacement well
In Goffstown, a certified lab report is required before a certificate of occupancy, and after a well replacement. That report covers bacteria, chloride, sodium, iron, manganese, pH, hardness, fluoride, nitrate/nitrite, lead, arsenic, VOCs, and radon. The town's ordinance is here: Certificate of Occupancy Requirements, Water Quality.
Bedford requires a certified analysis of new and replacement wells, with bacteria and nitrate as required results and arsenic among the additional parameters. The town's page is here: Wells and Water Quality.
If your property is in another town, ask the provider and the town what testing they expect. The well water testing page gathers the local lists we have.
How to request help
Call [TODO: phone number] or send a request with the town and a note that you need a new or replacement well. A local professional will get in touch. Manchester Well Pump does not drill wells and does not employ drillers.
Any price, quote, or appointment comes from the provider, not from this site.
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FAQ
Do you drill the well?
No. Manchester Well Pump is a free referral service. An independent local professional does the work on their own terms.
Is a new well the same as a new pump?
No. A new pump goes into a well that is still usable. A new well is the hole in the ground, on a lot that needs one. If you are unsure which you need, say what is happening and ask the provider.
Does Goffstown allow new private wells?
Goffstown has a water-quality ordinance that applies to new development served by private wells, including a certified lab report before a certificate of occupancy and after a well replacement. That is official evidence the town still expects new private wells in some cases. Ask the town and the provider what applies to your lot.
Do you describe the state permit steps here?
Not yet. This page does not state New Hampshire well-construction or licensing rules. Ask the provider what steps apply to your property.