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Durham, NH (03824): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 284 NHDES records · Strafford County

300 ftmedian well depth
200 ft–405 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (271 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Durham (03824), New Hampshire?

The median drilled well depth in and around Durham (03824) is 300 ft, based on 283 wells with recorded depths in the state NHDES database. Half fall between 200 ft and 405 ft; 90% are shallower than 505 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Durham (03824)?

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 Durham (03824)?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–29 ft), from 103 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 5 100–150 ft 36 150–200 ft 20 200–300 ft 62 300–400 ft 62 400–600 ft 75 600+ ft 15
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Method: medians computed from NHDES records (NHDES Water Well Inventory, water-supply wells only (test/exploration and closed-loop geothermal wells 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.