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Millsboro, DE (19966): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 3,221 Delaware DNREC records · Sussex County

66 ftmedian well depth
60 ft–74 fttypical depth range
11 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (1,587 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Millsboro (19966), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Millsboro (19966) is 66 ft, based on 3,199 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 60 ft and 74 ft; 90% are shallower than 90 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Millsboro (19966)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 70 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,750–$4,550; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,200–$7,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Millsboro (19966)?

The median static water level is 11 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–14 ft), from 1,520 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 97 50–100 ft 2,867 100–150 ft 161 150–200 ft 35 200–300 ft 36 300–400 ft 2 400–600 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.