Well Abandonment in Virgin
Licensed, code-compliant sealing of old, dry, and replaced wells. Protects groundwater and meets Utah R655-4 standards. Serving Virgin, virgin well drilling on the road to Zion. Serving this small community along the Virgin River with professional water well services.
Well Abandonment for Virgin Properties
Virgin is located in Washington County at 3,551 ft elevation with a population of 700+. Virgin is a small but growing Washington County community located along the scenic Highway 9 corridor between Hurricane and Zion National Park. Named for the Virgin River that flows through town, this rural desert community offers large-lot living, stunning red rock scenery, and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation.
Typical well depths in the Virgin area range from 250-550 feet. Virgin sits in the Virgin River valley where alluvial deposits from the river overlie Navajo Sandstone and Kayenta Formation bedrock. The geological transition from the Hurricane Fault zone to the west and the Zion canyon country to the east creates variable drilling conditions.
What We Offer in Virgin
- Code-compliant well sealing
- Old and dry well decommissioning
- Replaced well abandonment
- Groundwater protection
- Utah R655-4 compliance
- State filing and documentation
Water Conditions in Virgin
Virgin benefits from the Virgin River's recharge of alluvial aquifers along the river corridor, creating productive groundwater zones at depths ranging from 200 feet near the river to 600 feet on elevated bench properties. The river-recharged alluvial aquifer typically produces water with lower mineral content than wells drilled purely through sandstone formations. Water quality is generally good with moderate hardness, though properties in certain areas may encounter elevated iron or manganese that responds well to standard filtration.
Virgin wells often produce good, low-to-moderate-mineral water where the river recharges the alluvial aquifer. Some areas show elevated iron or manganese that responds well to standard filtration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do old wells need to be abandoned properly?
Unsealed wells create direct pathways for surface contaminants to reach groundwater aquifers. Utah law requires proper abandonment to protect water quality for the entire community.
Is well abandonment required by law?
Yes, Utah R655-4 requires that unused, dry, or replaced wells be properly sealed by a licensed driller. We handle the entire process including state filings.
Well Abandonment in Nearby Areas
Contact Langford Drilling
Call 435-233-8954 or email langforddrilling@gmail.com for a free water-well drilling estimate. Headquartered at 5413 North 4200 West, Cedar City, Utah 84721. Serving Iron, Washington, Beaver, Kane, Garfield, Piute, Wayne, Millard, Sevier, Sanpete, and Juab counties.