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Placitas, NM (87043): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,703 OSE records · Sandoval County

300 ftmedian well depth
140 ft–460 fttypical depth range
119 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (1,339 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Placitas (87043), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Placitas (87043) is 300 ft, based on 1,703 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 140 ft and 460 ft; 90% are shallower than 595 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Placitas (87043)?

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 Placitas (87043)?

The median static water level is 119 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 35 ft–244 ft), from 1,402 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 224 50–100 ft 82 100–150 ft 151 150–200 ft 147 200–300 ft 244 300–400 ft 239 400–600 ft 449 600+ ft 167
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Method: medians computed from OSE records (OSE Points of Diversion filed as wells (a recorded drilled depth); surface diversions, ditches and acequias 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.