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Mo Dept of Conservation

Vichy, MO · Maries CountyWell drilling and pump installation

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License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
002826
Missouri record
Services
5
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
2
on the state record

About Mo Dept of Conservation

Mo Dept of Conservation is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Vichy, MO (Maries County). The Missouri licensing program lists license 002826 as active, and we last checked the record on September 30, 2026.

The state record covers pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 2 counties where the business works, including Maries County and Phelps County.

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License record

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License number
002826
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Last verified
September 30, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Missouri lookup.

What the state record says

Missouri permitted well installation and pump installation contractor (Missouri Geological Survey permit 002826, held by Clay B Ridenhour: water well, pump installation; active on the WIMS permit search). Missouri permits the individual under the Water Well Drillers' Act (RSMo 256.600 to 256.640) and the 10 CSR 23 well construction rules; a water well permit covers constructing, reconstructing and plugging water wells, and a pump installer permit covers installing and repairing pumps. A restricted permit limits the holder to specified work. Primary responsible party on the business record: Clay Ridenhour. No water well certification reports filed with the Missouri Geological Survey since 2016 under these permit numbers (4 older reports on file).

Services

What the Missouri record says Mo Dept of Conservation is licensed or registered to do.

Pump Installation

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

Pump Repair

Tracking down low pressure, short cycling or no water, then repairing or replacing parts of the pump system.

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 Maries County, Missouri. The state record lists 2 counties.

Approximate location (Maries County)Counties on the state record

  • Maries County
  • Phelps County

Well water in Maries County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

70%of households in Maries County drink from a private well (est.)
250 to 380 feet; the median of 907 domestic wells certified to the Missouri Geological Survey since 2000 is 310 feettypical private well depth
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Missouri
Open the Maries County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Mo Dept of Conservation; 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

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Water Smart Testing LLCRolla, MO · 15.5 miMissouri State Public Health LaboratoryJefferson City, MO · 31.6 mi
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Before you hire

  1. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 002826 on the Missouri state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Missouri 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 Mo Dept of Conservation

Is Mo Dept of Conservation licensed?

Yes. The Missouri record shows license 002826 (well drilling and pump installation) with the status "active", last checked on September 30, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Mo Dept of Conservation offer?

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

What areas does Mo Dept of Conservation serve?

The business is based in Maries County (Vichy, MO). The state record lists 2 counties, including Maries County and Phelps County.

How do I contact Mo Dept of Conservation?

Call (555) 555-5555 and email them. The address on the state record is 11224 HWY 28 E, Vichy, MO 65580.

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