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Ocean View, DE (19970): well depth, water level & drilling cost

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80 ftmedian well depth
60 ft–100 fttypical depth range
8 ftmedian static water level
40 gpmmedian yield (715 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Ocean View (19970), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ocean View (19970) is 80 ft, based on 1,841 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 60 ft and 100 ft; 90% are shallower than 190 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ocean View (19970)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 75 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,875–$4,875; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,500–$7,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ocean View (19970)?

The median static water level is 8 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 6 ft–11 ft), from 664 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 174 50–100 ft 1,189 100–150 ft 212 150–200 ft 91 200–300 ft 170 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.