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Water Well Drilling Contractors in Mississippi
88+ licensed MS well drilling companies. Average project cost: $4,900 · $22–$50/ft · 140-ft avg depth.
Well Drilling in Mississippi: What to Know
Before hiring a well driller in Mississippi, here's the local cost data, geology, and permit rules that affect your project. Jump to licensed contractors below or see our full Mississippi cost guide.
Avg. Project Cost
$4,900
Per Foot
$22–$50
Avg. Depth
140 ft
Permit Cost
$25-$100
Geology & Depth
Mississippi lies within the Gulf Coastal Plain with thick unconsolidated sediments — sand, gravel, silt, and clay — deposited by ancient river systems. The Mississippi Alluvial Plain in the Delta provides extremely productive shallow aquifers, while the eastern hills have deeper Tertiary-age sand formations.
Most residential wells in Mississippi are drilled to 140 feet, with a typical range of 30–400 feet. Water table depth: 15-60 feet in the Delta alluvial plain; 50-300 feet in eastern Mississippi's Tertiary formations.
Permits & Licensing
Mississippi requires water well drillers to be licensed through the Mississippi State Board of Health. Licensed drillers must pass an examination and maintain their license.
Permit authority: Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and Mississippi State Department of Health. Expect $25-$100 in permit fees.
Primary Aquifer
Mississippi River Valley Alluvial Aquifer / Mississippi Embayment Aquifer System. About 18% of Mississippi households use private wells, with the highest rates in rural areas of the northeast hills and Pine Belt.
Best drilling months: Year-round; mild winters allow continuous operations, though spring flooding in the Delta can restrict access.
Common Water Quality Concerns
Mississippi well water commonly contains: iron, manganese, hardness, hydrogen sulfide, elevated sodium and chloride at depth. A comprehensive water test after drilling (typically $150–$500) will identify which treatments, if any, your well needs.
Well Drilling Contractors by City in Mississippi
Looking for drillers in a specific Mississippi metro area? Browse local cost data and find contractors near these cities:
88 contractors found
Greenville Burle,, Mississippi
Columbia, Mississippi
Carthage, Mississippi
Columbia, Mississippi
Carthage, Mississippi
Vancleave, Mississippi
Gulfport, Mississippi
Lumberton, Mississippi
Foxworth, Mississippi
Foxworth, Mississippi
Foxworth, Mississippi
Foxworth, Mississippi
Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, Mississippi
Vicksburg Miller, Mississippi
Greenwood, Mississippi
Tunica, Mississippi
Columbia, Mississippi
Holly Springs, Mississippi
Richland, Mississippi
Well Drilling Costs in Mississippi
Average project cost: $4,900
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