marson wrote:
not sure what you mean by artesian well. around here, it is a well
where the water comes to the surface naturally. only occurs on very
specific sites. also in minnesota, the health department regulates
wells. i believe shallow wells aren't even legal, since they draw on
shallow groundwater which can be contaminated. (i believe they have to
be at least 50' deep).


In many areas, but not all, of the country, artesian wells are water
wells that have pressure behind them. A pump may or may not be
required, although one is usually installed to get the flow rate and
pressure high enough for typical household use.

For instance much of Southeast texas sits on an aquifer, an artesian
source. To tap into the aquifer, wells must be dug to a minimum of 250
ft, and to be safe, 300 feet