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Port Penn, DE (19731): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 423 Delaware DNREC records · New Castle County

120 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–130 fttypical depth range
25 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (144 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Port Penn (19731), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Port Penn (19731) is 120 ft, based on 418 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 100 ft and 130 ft; 90% are shallower than 150 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Port Penn (19731)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Port Penn (19731)?

The median static water level is 25 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 17 ft–31 ft), from 139 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 39 50–100 ft 54 100–150 ft 281 150–200 ft 38 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 1 400–600 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.