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Wilmington, DE (19807): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 591 Delaware DNREC records · New Castle County

300 ftmedian well depth
200 ft–380 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
14 gpmmedian yield (260 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Wilmington (19807), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Wilmington (19807) is 300 ft, based on 588 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 200 ft and 380 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Wilmington (19807)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Wilmington (19807)?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 24 ft–40 ft), from 250 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 42 150–200 ft 73 200–300 ft 162 300–400 ft 164 400–600 ft 102 600+ ft 34
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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.