All new wells (since 1993) are required to be registered, including domestic wells. If not registered a well is considered illegal until either registered or properly abandoned if no longer in use. Penalties may include a $500 fine; however, anyone who voluntarily registers a well may avoid the fine. Registering your domestic well could also help protect your water supply from encroachment by new, high capacity wells.
Well registration forms are available at the NNRD office or by contacting the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) in Lincoln.