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Lewes, DE (19958): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 4,514 Delaware DNREC records · Sussex County

70 ftmedian well depth
62 ft–80 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (2,727 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lewes (19958), Delaware?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lewes (19958) is 70 ft, based on 4,498 wells with recorded depths in the state Delaware DNREC database. Half fall between 62 ft and 80 ft; 90% are shallower than 100 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lewes (19958)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 70 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,750–$4,550; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,200–$7,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lewes (19958)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–15 ft), from 2,658 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 115 50–100 ft 3,828 100–150 ft 432 150–200 ft 35 200–300 ft 83 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.