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Newark, DE (19712): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 62 Delaware DNREC records · New Castle County

185 ftmedian well depth
166 ft–260 fttypical depth range
52 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (30 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Newark (19712), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Newark (19712) is 185 ft, based on 62 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 166 ft and 260 ft; 90% are shallower than 310 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Newark (19712)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 185 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,625–$12,025; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,100–$18,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Newark (19712)?

The median static water level is 52 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 41 ft–67 ft), from 30 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 3 150–200 ft 27 200–300 ft 15 300–400 ft 10 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.