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Houston, DE (19954): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 3,151 Delaware DNREC records · Kent County

55 ftmedian well depth
45 ft–70 fttypical depth range
10 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (1,548 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Houston (19954), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Houston (19954) is 55 ft, based on 3,124 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 45 ft and 70 ft; 90% are shallower than 105 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Houston (19954)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 57 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,425–$3,705; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,420–$5,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Houston (19954)?

The median static water level is 10 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–13 ft), from 1,525 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 958 50–100 ft 1,805 100–150 ft 113 150–200 ft 44 200–300 ft 180 300–400 ft 17 400–600 ft 6 600+ 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.