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Albuquerque, NM (87123): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 509 OSE records · Bernalillo County

200 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–300 fttypical depth range
72 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (414 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Albuquerque (87123), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Albuquerque (87123) is 200 ft, based on 509 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 120 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 420 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Albuquerque (87123)?

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 (87123)?

The median static water level is 72 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 50 ft–120 ft), from 421 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 49 100–150 ft 120 150–200 ft 71 200–300 ft 106 300–400 ft 89 400–600 ft 47 600+ ft 19
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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.