Getting a water well or pump installer license in Mississippi
Licensees must pass tests given by MDEQ or by the National Ground Water Association to show competency in drilling or pump installation.
Getting licensed in Mississippi
Applicants must show at least three years of qualifying experience in the work they are seeking a license for.
The initial license fee is $100.00 and the annual renewal fee is $100.00.
Licensees must complete 4 hours of continuing education each year to keep their license.
Sources: Exams; Three years' experience
Who needs a license
Anyone, individual or company, who installs or services water well pumps in Mississippi must hold an MDEQ license.
A pump company must have an individual license holder who is responsible for the competency of all its installers.
The rules count pulling and reinstalling a pump for service, repair or replacement as pump installation.
Sources: Pump installers need an MDEQ license; Pump service is covered
How owners check a license
MDEQ compiles a current list of licensed water well drillers, pump installers and special purpose drillers.
MDEQ advises homeowners to always ask to see the driller's license.
MDEQ advises insisting on a written agreement or contract before work starts.
MDEQ's homeowner checklist says to use licensed or certified drillers and pump installers whenever a pump is installed or the system is serviced.
Sources: State list of licensees; Ask to see the license; Use licensed pros for pump service
Common questions
Who licenses well pump installers in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Office of Land and Water Resources licenses and regulates all water well drillers and pump installers.