I agree with Mart, but I'll add that a shallow well can be worth it just to have non potable water. Then you only have to haul drinking water which is minimal.
At my old cabin we had water at 6' deep and punched a well to 40' to get below the clay layer. Water quality was not great, lots of soluble iron, but it reduced the hauled water by alot. It cost about 1500 dollars and it was worth it to me. I installed the pipe and pump myself.
Last edited by Pittu; 05/21/15.
