Cistern Installation in Southwest Colorado
Serving Durango, La Plata County, and the Wider Four Corners Region
Protecting Every Drop
Water isn’t just another utility here—it’s the heartbeat of every ranch, mountain home, and main‑street business from Durango to Ignacio and the broader La Plata County. That’s why our family has spent more than twenty years turning unpredictable Western‑slope precipitation into dependable, ready‑when‑you‑need‑it supply.
At Animas Well Drilling, each cistern project starts around a conversation outlining needs. We listen to how you work or live—whether you are starting a rural restaurant, have a single family home, irrigating a few productive acres, or running a year‑round retreat—and then craft a storage plan that feels as natural as flipping on a light switch. We install these systems for our own neighbors, and hold fast to three promises: lasting materials, a streamlined process that respects your time, and friendly guidance long after the backhoe leaves the driveway.
Why Cisterns Matter in the Southwest
Step outside on an August afternoon and you’ll feel why extra water storage is more than a nice‑to‑have. Spring’s generous snowpack can vanish in a few hot weeks, and that drop can stall wells, strain municipal lines, and leave gardens gasping. A professionally installed cistern acts like a savings account for water: you make steady deposits when skies are generous and draw down when they’re not. It cushions you against power outages, gives firefighters an on‑site reserve during wildfire season, and lets businesses like breweries, vacation rentals, and retreats serve customers without skipping a beat. Most of all, it brings peace of mind—because when you can see thousands of stored gallons on your property, drought headlines feel a lot less personal.
Our Cistern Installation Service
Handing over your property to strangers can feel stressful, so we’ve boiled our process down to a clear, five‑step path that keeps you in the loop but out of the trenches. From the first handshake to the final water test, you’ll have a single point of contact, detailed timelines, and straightforward pricing that never balloons mid‑project. We arrive when we say we will, protect your landscaping like it’s our own, and leave the site looking tidy enough you’ll forget heavy equipment was ever there—except now you’ll have a reliable tank quietly safeguarding your water supply.
Step‑by‑step approach:
Site Visit & Friendly Planning
We walk your property, listen to your goals, and recommend tank size and placement that match your lifestyle and budget.
Permitting & Scheduling
Our team handles the paperwork with state and county offices, then sets a start date that works for you.
Excavation & Tank Placement
Using the right equipment for tight mountain lots or wide‑open ranch lands, we dig, prep, and set high‑quality food‑grade tanks—above or below ground.
Plumbing & Hook‑Up
We connect the tank to your well, rain‑catchment system, or main supply line, adding freeze‑protected valves and user‑friendly controls.
Clean Start & Owner Walk‑Through
After filling and rinsing the tank, we test the water, tidy the site, and show you easy maintenance checks that keep everything running smoothly.
A Low‑Impact, Health‑First Mindset
We believe good water should taste like, well, water—crisp, clean, and free of surprises. That simple idea guides every install. Instead of tanks lined with mystery coatings, we use food‑grade materials that safeguard flavor from day one. Instead of loading your system with chlorine, we favor straightforward physical filtration or UV light so you can sip confidently without smelling a pool. And rather than hauling away truckload after truckload of dirt, we can , upon request, repurpose excavated soil on‑site, contouring it to blend back into your landscape. It’s water stewardship that protects both your family and the watershed downstream.
Food‑grade tanks and piping that won’t leach unwanted flavors.
Simple filtration or UV add‑ons (if needed) before we ever suggest chlorine.
Reuse of excavated soil to restore landscaping and reduce waste.
Local Knowledge, Regional Reach
From Durango’s pine‑lined slopes to the open mesas near Mancos, each corner of the Four Corners region has its quirks—and we’ve learned them the dusty‑boots way. We know which hillside lots demand discreet anchors to keep tanks secure, which properties need extra insulation because geothermal warmth works both ways, and how to place cisterns on remote desert homesteads where a strong wind can kick up more dust than most city folks see in a year. Because our crews live where they work, we bring firsthand insight on local soils, weather patterns, and county rules to every job. In practical terms, that means fewer surprises, faster approvals, and a system dialed to your exact environment—not a one‑size‑fits‑all kit from a big‑box catalog.
Wherever you are, we bring proven solutions and down‑to‑earth advice.
Why Homeowners, Businesses & Builders Choose Us
Experience matters when you’re trusting someone with your water, and we’ve set hundreds of tanks in soils just like yours—clay, shale, decomposed granite, you name it. Our family’s reputation rides on every job, so we stay in touch long after the final invoice, answering freeze‑alarm calls and showing up fast if a fitting drips. Builders appreciate that we coordinate seamlessly with other trades, ranchers value that we respect fence lines and livestock, and homeowners love our tidy work sites and polite crews. Most of all, clients stay with us because we keep our word—on price, on timelines, and on quality.
Locally Owned & Operated
As a part of the Durango community, we value building long-lasting relationships with our neighbors through quality work and friendly service.
Turn‑Key Service
From site evaluation to installation, one contract covers permits, excavation, coverup, testing, and documentation, eliminating coordination headaches and hidden fees.
Health‑First Water Quality
We champion quality cisterns, natural oxidation, and UV treatment of cistern water so your tap stays pure and your stored water remains protected.
Ready to Future‑Proof Your Water Supply?
Call 970‑259‑4700 to chat with a local specialist and set up a site walk through.
Email info@animaswelldrilling.com or fill out our website form for a same‑day response.
