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Western Water Development Corporation

Redmond, OR · Deschutes CountyWell drilling

Call (541) 548-8555
License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
1385
Oregon record
Services
4
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
8
on the state record

About Western Water Development Corporation

Western Water Development Corporation is a well drilling contractor based in Redmond, OR (Deschutes County). The Oregon licensing program lists license 1385 as active, and we last checked the record on September 30, 2026.

The state record covers pump installation, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 8 counties where the business works, including Deschutes County, Crook County and Lake County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
1385
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Last verified
September 30, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Oregon lookup.

What the state record says

Oregon licensed water supply well constructor (Water Resources Department license 1385, held by Robert Buckner, water and monitoring wells; current on OWRD's well constructor license list). Oregon licenses the individual under ORS 537.747 and OAR 690-205; a water supply well constructor must be bonded, files a start card before drilling and a well report within 30 days of finishing, and may construct, alter, deepen, convert and abandon water wells. Oregon has no separate pump installer license. Filed 184 water well reports with OWRD since 2016 (134 new wells, 116 of them domestic; 4 abandonments), most recently in April 2026, mostly in Deschutes, Crook and Lake counties; the median depth of the new wells is 420 feet.

Services

What the Oregon record says Western Water Development Corporation is licensed or registered to do.

Pump Installation

Setting a new submersible or jet pump with the pressure tank, switch and controls.

Well Abandonment

Sealing an unused well to state standards so it cannot carry surface water down into the aquifer.

Well Drilling

Drilling a new private well, setting the casing and grouting it the way state rules require.

Well Repair

Fixing casings, caps, pitless adapters and other parts of an existing well.

Service area

Based in Deschutes County, Oregon. The state record lists 8 counties.

Approximate location (Deschutes County)Counties on the state record

  • Deschutes County
  • Crook County
  • Lake County
  • Klamath County
  • Harney County
  • Jefferson County
  • Wheeler County
  • Malheur County

Well water in Deschutes County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

16%of households in Deschutes County drink from a private well (est.)
40 to 370 feet; the median of 7,396 new domestic wells reported to OWRD since 2000 is 80 feettypical private well depth
Requiredwater test when a home with a well is sold in Oregon
Open the Deschutes County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Western Water Development Corporation; ask for a written estimate.

Submersible pump replacement$1,000 to $2,500installed; deep wells cost more
Pressure tank replacement$800 to $1,500installed
New well, complete$6,000 to $16,000typical 200 ft well with pump; drilling alone about $20 to $30 per foot; deeper wells cost more
Shock chlorination$80 to $200by a contractor; under $30 to do yourself

National 2026 ranges. Sources, checked September 2026: HomeGuide cost guides, Angi.

Certified labs nearby

Test your water before and after any work on the well.

Umpqua Research Company (Bend)Bend, OR · <1 miEurofins Washington – BendBend, OR · <1 miBritebox Labs, IncBend, OR · <1 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 1385 on the Oregon state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Oregon lookup.

  2. 2

    Get a written estimate

    Ask for the scope, parts, depth or pump size, permit fees and warranty in writing. Compare two or three quotes for big jobs.

  3. 3

    Ask about permits and the well log

    New wells and many repairs are reported to the state. Ask who files the paperwork and for a copy of the well log.

  4. 4

    Test the water after the work

    Any work on a well can disturb bacteria. Test for coliform bacteria once the job is done.

Questions about Western Water Development Corporation

Is Western Water Development Corporation licensed?

Yes. The Oregon record shows license 1385 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 30, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Western Water Development Corporation offer?

The state record lists pump installation, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. Call to confirm they take on your type of job.

What areas does Western Water Development Corporation serve?

The business is based in Deschutes County (Redmond, OR). The state record lists 8 counties, including Deschutes County, Crook County, Lake County, Klamath County and Harney County.

How do I contact Western Water Development Corporation?

Call (541) 548-8555. The address on the state record is PO BOX 1670, Redmond, OR 97756.

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