The National Ground Water Association strongly opposes the use of water witches to locate groundwater on the grounds that controlled experimental evidence clearly indicates that the technique is totally without scientific merit. The Association recommends the use of proven hydrogeological and geophysical techniques for groundwater reconnaissance when its presence is not easily recognizable by drilling contractors.
I’ve watched a guy do it. It is real.
Looks to me that NGWA is pimping for it’s members, not unheard of when it comes to protecting/generating income for connected people. I have a son who was going to buy a foothill property. Previous buyers and builders in the neighborhood couldn’t find water in the area and resorted to hauling in water and storing in large supply tanks. My son hired a ‘witcher’ to check the property he intended to buy. The ‘witcher’ located a spot and suggested that a well be drilled. End of story- the well produced plenty of water even if the iron content was high.
I saw a show once where a guy claimed he could not only find water, but also paper money. The host wanted to try a test and put a bill under one of two objects. He let the guy see where it went and then told him to show the audience what it would look like before they did the real test.
The guy chose the wrong location. DOH!
That’s funny, I can witch. Found myself a nice shallow well to water my garden with.
Some can and some can’t. With the same tools in the same place. It’s an innate “gift” or ability to sense the presence of water or other naturally occuring elements. I’ve heard of those who can witch for gold. Never tried THAT.