The protestant's well was drilled in 1976 to a depth of 200 feet. The original static water level in the protestant's well was 110 feet below land surface. This level has risen through the years and was measured by the department in March 1995, to be 101 feet below land surface. The well is located about 500 feet distant from the applicant's well. The protestant has had a problem with his well losing suction, but the problem was not shown to be attributable to the pumping of water by the applicant or by lowering of the water level in the protestant's well.
Aesthetic use is a beneficial use of water and is in the public interest.
The application will not reduce the quantity of water under existing water rights. The water supply available is sufficient for the purposes intended. The application is made in good faith and not for delay or speculative purposes. The applicant has sufficient financial resources with which to complete the project. The application does not conflict with the local public interest.