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Townsend, DE (19734): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,947 Delaware DNREC records · New Castle County

123 ftmedian well depth
90 ft–155 fttypical depth range
38 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (804 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Townsend (19734), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Townsend (19734) is 123 ft, based on 1,936 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 90 ft and 155 ft; 90% are shallower than 180 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Townsend (19734)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 135 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,375–$8,775; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,100–$13,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Townsend (19734)?

The median static water level is 38 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 23 ft–45 ft), from 745 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 364 50–100 ft 166 100–150 ft 844 150–200 ft 456 200–300 ft 100 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 1 600+ 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.