noname87 wrote:

I suspect that I will be drilling a new well. Unfortunately, I have
been warned that the drilling rig will crack the driveway and the
trenching equipment could damage my walks and retaining walls.

Is municipal water not an option for you?

Do you have any neighbors close by where you could tap into their water
(and pay them for it) or perhaps drill a shared well between you and
other neighbors if they are also facing a similar problem with their
wells?