Is a permit required to drill a domestic well within the State of Nevada?
No. Domestic wells are the only type of water well exempt from the State Engineer’s permitting process (Nevada Revised Statutes 534.080 and 534.180). Domestic use is defined as uses associated with culinary and household purposes directly related to a single-family dwelling, including, without limitation, the watering of a family garden and lawn and the watering of livestock and any other domestic animals or household pets, if the amount of water drawn does not exceed 1,800 gallons per day.
