There are three types of water wells encountered in right of way appraising:

irrigation wells, used to irrigate land;
stock wells, used to provide water for livestock; and
domestic wells, supplying water to a household and other household improvements.

Irrigation wells are discussed above in .

Stock wells and their equipment may be appraised as improvements. The land value should reflect that water is available. When the watering facilities are on the part acquired, the remainder should be appraised as it will be after the acquisition, which will probably be as grazing land. Any watering facilities are appraised as improvements.

Domestic wells are valued as improvements. In partial acquisitions, the domestic well is acquired like any other improvement.