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New Castle, DE (19726): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 81 Delaware DNREC records · New Castle County

40 ftmedian well depth
40 ft–110 fttypical depth range
25 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (5 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around New Castle (19726), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around New Castle (19726) is 40 ft, based on 81 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 40 ft and 110 ft; 90% are shallower than 327 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around New Castle (19726)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 40 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,000–$2,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,400–$4,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around New Castle (19726)?

The median static water level is 25 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–75 ft), from 6 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 50 50–100 ft 8 100–150 ft 3 150–200 ft 7 200–300 ft 2 300–400 ft 6 400–600 ft 5 600+ 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.