Drilling a water well can cost thousands of dollars. Depending on the driller, the type of equipment and the geology, the cost per foot for drilling ranges from $12-30 per foot. Well casing currently adds $16 or more per foot. One then has to add the cost of a pump, water line and storage at the house site. Water treatment systems can also run into the thousands of dollars. Many drillers are now hydrofracking to increase low yields at an additional $2500.

Using a professional dowser minimizes the risks of drilling a well. Bill assesses the land for water potential, locates the sites which will yield the most water to meet the needs of the owner, and gives estimates of the depth, flow rates, water quality and hazards to the driller such as crevices and caves. Most (75%) water veins are l