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Georgetown, DE (19947): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 4,339 Delaware DNREC records · Sussex County

62 ftmedian well depth
56 ft–76 fttypical depth range
8 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (2,099 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Georgetown (19947), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Georgetown (19947) is 62 ft, based on 4,289 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 56 ft and 76 ft; 90% are shallower than 98 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Georgetown (19947)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 60 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,500–$3,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,600–$6,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Georgetown (19947)?

The median static water level is 8 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 6 ft–10 ft), from 1,991 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 487 50–100 ft 3,379 100–150 ft 318 150–200 ft 36 200–300 ft 41 300–400 ft 15 400–600 ft 12 600+ 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.