Colorado Division of Water Resources

The Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR), also known as the Office of the State Engineer, administers water rights and issues water well permits.

Commonly Accessed Forms

• Change of Well Permit Ownership (Name/Address)
• Guide to Well Permitting and Water Rights
• Registering an Existing Well
• Residential Well Types
• Well Abandonment Report

Complete List of Well Permitting Forms

• Well Permitting Forms by Topic
• Well Permiting Forms by Series Number

Excavators

Mountain water wells require a 6-8 foot deep underground water line to prevent freezing in the winter. Though we install the lines, professional excavation is required to dig trenches deep enough to accommodate these lines. If you do not already have one onsite, we recommend these local excavators:

Hardt’s Backhoe Service
303.589.9354

Silver Eagle Excavating
303.642.7464

Jake of All Trades Contracting
303.808.4490

McCollum’s Excavating
303.582.1500

Larry Sterling Excavating
303.582.5794