Bird and Scott, I think the success of a shared well arrangement hinges on the personalities of those sharing and the abilities of the designated manager. A worrisome downside would be if a house changed hands and you got a bozo for a member.

I'm sure there are lots of long term success stories but I would prefer to have my own well or be in a larger group such as our now 3 yr old rural water district where no one or two bozos can bolux the system for everyone else.

Pat