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Wilmington, DE (19810): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 105 Delaware DNREC records · New Castle County

245 ftmedian well depth
161 ft–400 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
9 gpmmedian yield (37 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Wilmington (19810), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Wilmington (19810) is 245 ft, based on 102 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 161 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 497 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Wilmington (19810)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 245 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,125–$15,925; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,700–$24,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Wilmington (19810)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–30 ft), from 35 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 8 100–150 ft 6 150–200 ft 16 200–300 ft 24 300–400 ft 16 400–600 ft 25 600+ ft 4
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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.