Well Drilling · Pahrump, NV
Well Contractors in Mountain Springs, NV
We connect property owners in Mountain Springs with independent local well contractors for drilling, pumps and water testing.
Mountain Springs is a small Clark County community at the top of the pass between Las Vegas and Pahrump. Its higher elevation and mountain setting make wells here a different job than on the valley floor.
Call (775) 208-0842Pahrump Well Drilling operates this website and connects local customers with independent local well drilling contractors. We don't do the work ourselves and we don't check any contractor's qualifications, so confirming that is up to you before you hire.
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About the area
A Watering Place on the Old Spanish Trail
Mountain Springs Summit is the pass State Route 160 uses to cross the Spring Mountains between Las Vegas and Pahrump. The summit took its name from Mountain Springs, a watering place and campsite at the top of the pass.
That spring made the pass an important stop on the Old Spanish Trail between Pahrump Valley and the Las Vegas Springs. In 1844, John C. Frémont's expedition found a shortcut through the area, and after 1848 wagon trains used the route as part of the Mormon Road between Southern California and Salt Lake City.
Today the community sits at about 5,410 feet, with a fire house and a saloon among its few public buildings.
That long history as a water stop is a reminder of how valuable a reliable source has always been on this pass. For today's residents, the well and pump play the same role the spring once did for travelers.
Mountain water
Wells in the Spring Mountains
The Spring Mountains are the main source of recharge for Pahrump Valley. Snow and rain up high soak into the ground and move slowly downhill toward the valleys. Mountain Springs sits right in that recharge country.
Mountain wells often behave differently from valley wells. Instead of thick sand and gravel, a well may draw from fractured rock, where yields can vary a lot over short distances. Local well logs and an experienced contractor help set realistic expectations before drilling.
If you're weighing a first well on a mountain lot, our well drilling page covers the Nevada filing steps. Ask how deep nearby wells were drilled, what they yield, and whether any have needed storage tanks to keep up.
Mountain Springs on the Map
The independent local well drilling contractors this site connects you with work across Mountain Springs and the surrounding area.
The rules
Well Rules for Mountain Springs
Mountain Springs is in Clark County, Nevada, and wells follow the Nevada Division of Water Resources' statewide rules. A single-family domestic well can generally use up to 2 acre-feet a year without a separate water right, and the driller must hold a Nevada license and file a Notice of Intent before drilling.
Whether any basin-specific order applies depends on your parcel's hydrographic basin. Check with NDWR's Las Vegas office before planning a new well.
After drilling, rehabilitation or plugging, the driller has 30 days to file the well driller's report with the State Engineer.
If you're replacing an existing domestic well, Nevada rules generally require the old one to be plugged within 60 days after the new well is finished. Ask the contractor to include that in the scope.
Common jobs
Well Work at Higher Elevation
Freezing is a real concern here in a way it isn't on the valley floor. Pressure tanks, exposed pipes and well houses need insulation or heat in winter. Many pump and tank calls start with a cold snap.
Low-yield wells in fractured rock sometimes benefit from added storage, so a slow well can refill a tank overnight. Older wells may be candidates for rehabilitation.
Test new wells for bacteria and minerals before relying on them. Snow and ice on the pass can also slow a service visit, so try to schedule non-urgent work in the warmer months. Keep the area around the well house clear so it's easy to reach in winter.
Mountain Springs Well Checklist
Seasonal habits that help mountain wells last.
- Insulate or heat the well house and pressure tank before winter.
- Know your well's yield and consider storage if it's low.
- Test water after pump work or heavy runoff.
- Confirm the contractor's license and insurance yourself.
- Check your parcel's basin with NDWR before a new well.
Watch
See How a Water Well Is Drilled
A general overview that helps Mountain Springs property owners know what to expect before a contractor arrives.
Testing
Water Quality on the Pass
Mountain wells can see quick changes after heavy snowmelt or summer storms, especially if the casing or cap isn't sealed well. A bacteria test after big runoff events is a good habit.
Nevada's well rules require casing at least 18 inches above finished grade and an annular seal at least 50 feet deep, both of which help keep surface water out. If your well is older, ask the contractor to check those details. Our water testing page covers what a lab can check.
Quick answer
Are Wells Harder to Drill in the Mountains?
They can be. At Mountain Springs, wells may draw from fractured rock instead of the deep sand and gravel under Pahrump Valley, so depth and yield are less predictable. Drilling through rock can also take longer. A local contractor can look at nearby well logs, explain what to expect, and give you a price that's confirmed after seeing the site.
Services and Nearby Areas
Services available to Mountain Springs property owners:
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Mountain Springs FAQ
Is Mountain Springs in Nye County?
No. Mountain Springs is in Clark County, Nevada, on the pass between Las Vegas and Pahrump.
Do mountain wells freeze?
The well itself rarely freezes, but exposed pipes, tanks and well houses can. Insulation and heat help.
What if my well has low yield?
A storage tank and booster pump can help. A contractor can also assess rehab options.
Do contractors from Pahrump serve Mountain Springs?
Yes. State Route 160 connects the two, and we connect residents with contractors who serve the area.
Need Well Help in Mountain Springs?
Tell us what's going on, and we'll connect you with a local well contractor.
Call (775) 208-0842We operate this website and connect local customers with local contractors. Pahrump Well Drilling doesn't perform well drilling and well service work, doesn't supervise contractors, and doesn't check any contractor's insurance, licensing, or credentials, so confirm those yourself before hiring.
Disclaimer
How This Website Works
Disclaimer: Pahrump Well Drilling operates this website to connect local customers and businesses in Pahrump, NV and nearby communities with independent local well drilling contractors. We are not a well drilling contractor, we do not perform, supervise, or warrant any well drilling and well service work ourselves, and we do not check, verify, or confirm any contractor's license, insurance, credentials, or qualifications. Confirming those things is the customer's responsibility before hiring. Any price you're quoted comes from the contractor, not from us, and any agreement and the work itself are strictly between you and the contractor you choose. Calls placed through this site may be routed to an available local contractor. See the full disclaimer.