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Albuquerque, NM (87120): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 463 OSE records · Bernalillo County

200 ftmedian well depth
48 ft–360 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
40 gpmmedian yield (208 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Albuquerque (87120), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Albuquerque (87120) is 200 ft, based on 461 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 48 ft and 360 ft; 90% are shallower than 600 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Albuquerque (87120)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Albuquerque (87120)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–151 ft), from 316 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 133 50–100 ft 31 100–150 ft 17 150–200 ft 42 200–300 ft 98 300–400 ft 30 400–600 ft 7 600+ ft 103
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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.