What this tracks
This dataset records details about water wells in Kansas, including their location, depth, water levels, construction, and usage.
Why it matters to you
If you’re buying land in Kansas, this data tells you whether existing wells on the property are active, how deep they are, and what their water yield might be. Farmers can check nearby well depths before drilling new irrigation systems. The “CONTAM_SOURCE_CODE” field specifically warns if a well is near potential pollution sources like fuel tanks or livestock operations.
How to read this data
DEPTH_TXT — Total well depth in feet (sample: “15”)
STATIC_LEVEL_TXT — Distance from ground surface to water level (sample: “6”)
USE_DESC — Purpose of the well (sample: “Monitoring well/observation/piezometer”)
STATUS — Whether the well is active or plugged (sample: “Plugged”)
Try it yourself
Search the KGS Well Details portal using your county name to find water well records near your property.