Does anyone know a DIY way to find a well?

Hey all, I have an old farmhouse in NJ (1910) I have recently been replacing/repairing the pipes in my basement along with my well pump to upgrade them to current standards. It got me thinking, I should probably also inspect the well or at the very least locate it. I pulled up the survey from when we bought the home and a well was not noted, even our septic system wasn't noted. The pump is not submersible; it is a jet pump located in my basement. I can see where the feed comes into the house but once outside it is anyone's guess to where it goes. I know sometimes they could just be a straight shot from where the feed enters, but I am hoping it's not the case since my septic outlet is about 8 feet away from the well water inlet, the septic line runs 57' out in a straight shot and then the D box is another 27'. So, hoping whoever installed the well ran it out on an angle away from the septic. Is there a DIY tip that can help me locate the well? Or is it best to have someone come out? submitted by /u/Type_O_Zeppoli [link] [comments]

Apr 29, 2025 - 18:39

Hey all, I have an old farmhouse in NJ (1910) I have recently been replacing/repairing the pipes in my basement along with my well pump to upgrade them to current standards. It got me thinking, I should probably also inspect the well or at the very least locate it.

I pulled up the survey from when we bought the home and a well was not noted, even our septic system wasn't noted.

The pump is not submersible; it is a jet pump located in my basement. I can see where the feed comes into the house but once outside it is anyone's guess to where it goes. I know sometimes they could just be a straight shot from where the feed enters, but I am hoping it's not the case since my septic outlet is about 8 feet away from the well water inlet, the septic line runs 57' out in a straight shot and then the D box is another 27'. So, hoping whoever installed the well ran it out on an angle away from the septic.

Is there a DIY tip that can help me locate the well? Or is it best to have someone come out?

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