A well is an excavation or hole dug, bored or drilled into the earth for the purpose of obtaining water from subterranean sources. Subject to legislative restrictions, a landowner may sink a well on the landowner's premises for the purpose of extracting water, and use or sell the water. Rights in such wells may be controlled by contract or deed.
The following form is an agreement for sale of a commercial water well (as opposed to one used for a residence).