Planning to drill a well? Know the rules for your area.
City of Belgrade
All residents and businesses within city limits are required to hook up to the City’s municipal water supply.
City of Bozeman
Wells are allowed within the City limits for irrigation purposes only. The well cannot be connected to your household water distribution system. Under no circumstances can the well be used to supplement or replace water supplied by the City of Bozeman. Contact the City of Bozeman Water Department at (406) 582-3200 for more information, instructions, and to schedule an inspection.
Town of Manhattan:
All residents and businesses within city limits are required to hook up to the town’s municipal water supply.
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Most homes outside these areas, even those in subdivisions, use private wells. To learn more about regulations on well location in these areas, call the Gallatin County Environmental Health Department at (406) 582-3120 before contacting a well driller.
If the property you plan to build on is within a water and sewer district, you will be required to connect to that system. It’s a good idea to check with your homeowners association for any specific rules or covenants pertaining to water wells on your property.
If your property is located within a Controlled Ground Water Area (CGWA), you will need to apply for a permit from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) to drill a well.
Contact:
DNRC
2273 Boot Hill Court
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-3136
GROUND WATER RIGHTS
All ground water wells (new, replacement, or existing) should be put on file with DNRC Contact the local office for more information at (406) 586-3136.
Gallatin Local Water Quality District 