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Wilmington, DE (19804): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 62 Delaware DNREC records · New Castle County

70 ftmedian well depth
30 ft–200 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
18 gpmmedian yield (12 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Wilmington (19804), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Wilmington (19804) is 70 ft, based on 57 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 30 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Wilmington (19804)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 70 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,750–$4,550; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,200–$7,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Wilmington (19804)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 9 ft–19 ft), from 12 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 24 50–100 ft 12 100–150 ft 3 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 11 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 4 600+ 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.