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Clayton, DE (19938): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,808 Delaware DNREC records · Kent County

60 ftmedian well depth
32 ft–190 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (770 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Clayton (19938), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Clayton (19938) is 60 ft, based on 1,801 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 32 ft and 190 ft; 90% are shallower than 240 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Clayton (19938)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 89 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,225–$5,785; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,340–$8,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Clayton (19938)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–45 ft), from 776 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 760 50–100 ft 278 100–150 ft 80 150–200 ft 282 200–300 ft 338 300–400 ft 62 400–600 ft 1 600+ 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.