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Delmar, DE (19940): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 2,783 Delaware DNREC records · Sussex County

65 ftmedian well depth
58 ft–80 fttypical depth range
8 ftmedian static water level
45 gpmmedian yield (1,286 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Delmar (19940), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Delmar (19940) is 65 ft, based on 2,765 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 58 ft and 80 ft; 90% are shallower than 95 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Delmar (19940)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 65 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,625–$4,225; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,900–$6,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Delmar (19940)?

The median static water level is 8 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 6 ft–10 ft), from 1,158 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 237 50–100 ft 2,282 100–150 ft 205 150–200 ft 17 200–300 ft 19 300–400 ft 3 400–600 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.