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Albuquerque, NM (87101): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,616 OSE records · Bernalillo County

130 ftmedian well depth
46 ft–210 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
40 gpmmedian yield (965 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Albuquerque (87101), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Albuquerque (87101) is 130 ft, based on 1,616 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 46 ft and 210 ft; 90% are shallower than 265 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Albuquerque (87101)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 130 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,250–$8,450; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,800–$13,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Albuquerque (87101)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 9 ft–30 ft), from 1,388 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 477 50–100 ft 188 100–150 ft 202 150–200 ft 248 200–300 ft 405 300–400 ft 79 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 9
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Part of Bernalillo County well records.

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.