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Dover, DE (19906): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 335 Delaware DNREC records · Kent County

60 ftmedian well depth
37 ft–205 fttypical depth range
24 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (178 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Dover (19906), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Dover (19906) is 60 ft, based on 335 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 37 ft and 205 ft; 90% are shallower than 240 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Dover (19906)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 60 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,500–$3,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,600–$6,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Dover (19906)?

The median static water level is 24 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 11 ft–70 ft), from 205 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 136 50–100 ft 54 100–150 ft 4 150–200 ft 20 200–300 ft 114 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 2
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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.