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Newark, DE (19702): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 127 Delaware DNREC records · New Castle County

134 ftmedian well depth
42 ft–200 fttypical depth range
21 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (50 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Newark (19702), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Newark (19702) is 134 ft, based on 126 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 42 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 318 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Newark (19702)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 134 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,350–$8,710; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,040–$13,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Newark (19702)?

The median static water level is 21 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–41 ft), from 48 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 33 50–100 ft 21 100–150 ft 12 150–200 ft 25 200–300 ft 18 300–400 ft 11 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 0
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Method: medians computed from Delaware DNREC records (Delaware DNREC non-public well permits, water-supply wells only (monitoring, observation, soil borings, dewatering and remediation wells and un-drilled permits excluded); depths 0-5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.