Be sure to choose a water well constructor who is licensed and bonded to construct water wells in Oregon. Names of local water well constructors are available from the following sources:

• The Water Resources Department's central office, your   
  district water master or the department's website

• The Oregon Ground Water Association

• Your local telephone directory

• Your neighbors

You can check a constructor's qualifications by talking with them and their former customers. The Department also maintains records which may show if a formal enforcement action was ever taken against
a constructor.

You may want to ask the following types of questions before selecting the constructors for your well:

             • Do they have a valid well constructor's license and bond?

             • How long have they been in business and constructing wells?

• For whom have they recently drilled wells?

• Will they provide a written agreement or contract which
  sets down an understanding of the work to be performed?

• Are details and costs of well construction included?