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Wilmington, DE (19803): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 58 Delaware DNREC records · New Castle County

280 ftmedian well depth
181 ft–353 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (14 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Wilmington (19803), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Wilmington (19803) is 280 ft, based on 58 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 181 ft and 353 ft; 90% are shallower than 401 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Wilmington (19803)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 280 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,000–$18,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,800–$28,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Wilmington (19803)?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 21 ft–37 ft), from 15 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 0 100–150 ft 6 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 15 300–400 ft 16 400–600 ft 9 600+ ft 2
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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.