Georgia Water Well Contractor License

The Water Well Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

  • Construct of water wells
  • Install, remove and service (but not restricted to) water well pumps and pumping equipment

How to Get the Water Well Contractor’s License in Georgia?

  1. Comply with the experience requirement which is 2 years in the water well construction business under the supervision of a a Licensed Water Well Contractor
  2. Take both the Georgia General Drilling Exam, along with one of the following tests:
    • Cable Tool Drilling
    • Air Rotary Drilling
    • Mud Rotary Drilling
    • Reverse Circulation Drilling
    • Jetting and Driving Wells
    • Augering and Monitoring
  3. Fill out and complete the application form
  4. Submit the required documentation:
    • Proof of experience in the form of a certified affidavit from one or more licensed Water Well or Pump contractors. If unable to provide an affidavit, provide documents that prove the applicant’s 2 years of experience with a certified contractor
    • Valid photo identification
    • Passing test results for the chosen test(s)
  5. Send the application form along with any required fees and documents to the following address: GA EPD 531 Main St., Suite D Tifton, GA 31794
  6. Expect a notice from the Water Well Standards Advisory Council regarding the application
  7. Submit the following documents once approved:
    • Performance Bond or Letter of Credit in the amount of $30,000
    • License or certificate fee in the amount required by The Council
  8. Await the Council’s response in regards to when the license will be issued

Georgia Water Well Contractor License Exam Prep Course

Georgia Water Well Contractor License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade exams, including the official reference lists. The candidate must take the General Drilling Exam along with ONE of the other tests of the list:

Georgia General Drilling Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Time Allowed: 1 Hour
  • Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions (70%)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Mobilize for the Site (10)
    • Construct Water Well (16)
    • Rehabilitate Wells (5)
    • Develop Wells (11)
    • Decommission Wells (3)
    • Demobilize the Site (5)
  • PSI© General Drilling Official Content Outline

Georgia Cable Tool Drilling Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Time Allowed: 1 Hour
  • Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions (70%)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Mobilize for the Site (3)
    • Construct Water Well (30)
    • Rehabilitate Wells (4)
    • Develop Wells (7)
    • Decommission Wells (3)
    • Demobilize the Site (3)
  • PSI© Cable Tool Drilling Official Content Outline

Georgia Air Rotary Drilling Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Time Allowed: 1 Hour
  • Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions (70%)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Mobilize for the Site (6)
    • Construct Water Well (34)
    • Develop Wells (7)
    • Decommission Wells (2)
    • Demobilize the Site (1)
  • PSI© Air Rotary Drilling Official Content Outline

Georgia Mud Rotary Drilling Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Time Allowed: 1 Hour
  • Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions (70%)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Mobilize for the Site (9)
    • Construct Water Well (18)
    • Prepare/Manage Drilling Fluids (17)
    • Develop Wells (5)
    • Demobilize the Site (1)
  • PSI© Mud Rotary Drilling Official Content Outline

Georgia Reverse Circulation Drilling Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Time Allowed: 1 Hour
  • Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions (70%)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Reverse Circulation Drilling (50)
  • PSI© Reverse Circulation Drilling Official Content Outline

Georgia Jetting and Driving Wells Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Time Allowed: 1 Hour
  • Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions (70%)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Jetting and Driving Wells (50)
  • PSI© Jetting and Driving Wells Official Content Outline

Georgia Augering and Monitoring Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing; closed book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Time Allowed: 1 Hour
  • Minimum Passing Score: 35 Questions (70%)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Mobilize for the Site (18)
    • Construct Water Well (43)
    • Rehabilitate Wells (3)
    • Develop Wells (8)
    • Demobilize the Site (3)
  • PSI© Augering and Monitoring Official Content Outline

Georgia Water Well Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Water Well exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • GEORGIA WATER WELL - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $607.69
  • GEORGIA WATER WELL - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $707.69

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