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Frederica, DE (19946): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,920 Delaware DNREC records · Kent County

60 ftmedian well depth
40 ft–196 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
35 gpmmedian yield (1,042 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Frederica (19946), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Frederica (19946) is 60 ft, based on 1,901 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 40 ft and 196 ft; 90% are shallower than 265 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Frederica (19946)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 50 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,250–$3,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,000–$5,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Frederica (19946)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–25 ft), from 1,040 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 759 50–100 ft 354 100–150 ft 82 150–200 ft 232 200–300 ft 337 300–400 ft 127 400–600 ft 9 600+ ft 1
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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.