WHAT WE DO
Well Drilling
At Hydro, we specialize in drilling domestic water wells across Southwest Idaho. For families, acreage owners, and rural homes, a reliable water supply starts with a well that’s drilled right the first time—safe, compliant, and built to last.
Because at Hydro, we believe Water is Life.
wells, built for Idaho homes
Whether you’re building a new home, replacing a failing well, or upgrading for future needs, Hydro delivers turnkey domestic well services:
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Site evaluation & permitting with the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR)
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Licensed drilling & casing installation that meets state construction standards (IDAPA 37.03.09)
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Sealing & grouting to protect aquifers and prevent contamination
Why Idaho geology makes us different
Drilling in Southwest Idaho is unlike drilling in many other states. Our region is a geological puzzle, where a single borehole may pass through:
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River-deposited sands and gravels
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Sticky clays and ancient lakebeds
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Hard basalt from old lava flows
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Boulder zones that can stop equipment cold
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Confined aquifers buried beneath layers of clay and basalt
Compared to states like Nebraska or Texas—where drilling often means uniform sand or limestone—the Treasure Valley demands experience, precision, and adaptability.
Hydro:
the Treasure Valley’s experts
We’ve drilled wells through nearly every type of ground Southwest Idaho has to offer, from the sandy alluvium along the Boise River to the fractured basalt plains near Kuna. Our rigs are built for power and precision, and our team is trained to adapt in real time as formations change.
Most importantly, we do it all by the book—meeting IDWR’s strict standards to protect your water, your neighbor’s water, and Idaho’s aquifers.
The Bottom Line
Drilling a domestic well in Idaho isn’t simple—it’s an art backed by science, geology, and regulation. Hydro brings all three together to deliver wells you can count on for decades.
👉 Thinking of building in the Treasure Valley? Trust Hydro, the well drilling authority in Idaho’s unique geology.
Because at the end of the day, Water is Life.
Well Abandonment
At Hydro, we don’t just drill new wells—we also properly abandon old ones. Across the Treasure Valley, hundreds of unused or aging wells sit beneath properties, and if they’re not sealed correctly, they can act like open straws that allow contaminants to move between aquifers. That’s why the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) requires wells to be decommissioned by licensed drillers following strict standards (IDAPA 37.03.09).
Hydro is the Treasure Valley’s well abandonment specialist, with a dedicated abandonment team ready to go when you need us.
How Hydro does it
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Protect groundwater – Prevents contaminants or poor-quality water from migrating between aquifers
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Meet legal requirements – IDWR can require abandonment of wells that are no longer safe or in use
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Secure property value – Real estate transactions often flag non-compliant wells
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Safety – Prevents accidents and protects your land from liability
Why abandon a well?
Every well is different, but our process always follows IDWR’s statutes:
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Site evaluation & authorization – We file the Authorization to Abandon a Well (Form 238-4-2) at least 72 hours before work begins.
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Licensed abandonment – Only licensed Idaho drillers can legally decommission wells; Hydro handles the entire process.
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Perforate-and-pressure-grout method – For most Treasure Valley wells, we perforate casing every 5 feet and pump grout under pressure to seal voids and protect aquifers.
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Alternative methods – When conditions allow, we may pull casing and fill the borehole with approved seal material.
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Approved seal materials – Bentonite, neat cement, or cement grout—selected to match your geology and IDWR standards.
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Final documentation – We complete and file the well driller’s abandonment report with IDWR, giving you compliance records for your property.
Why Hydro is Treasure Valley’s authority
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Dedicated abandonment team – Focused solely on safe, compliant well closures, ready to respond quickly to your project.
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Trusted compliance partner – We know the rules, forms, and inspectors, so you don’t have to.
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Local expertise – We understand the unique geology of Southwest Idaho—sands, clays, basalts—and how to seal wells properly in each formation.
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Protecting Idaho’s aquifers – Every abandonment we do is about more than one property—it’s about safeguarding the Treasure Valley’s water for generations.
The Bottom Line
Abandoning a well isn’t just filling a hole. It’s a precise, regulated process that protects our aquifers and your community. Hydro’s dedicated abandonment team is the Treasure Valley’s authority, delivering peace of mind and compliance you can trust.
Have an unused or aging well? Call Hydro to abandon it properly.