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La Plata, NM (87418): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 231 OSE records · San Juan County

70 ftmedian well depth
40 ft–100 fttypical depth range
24 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (150 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around La Plata (87418), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around La Plata (87418) is 70 ft, based on 231 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 40 ft and 100 ft; 90% are shallower than 230 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around La Plata (87418)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 70 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,750–$4,550; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,200–$7,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around La Plata (87418)?

The median static water level is 24 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 11 ft–55 ft), from 174 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 87 50–100 ft 78 100–150 ft 28 150–200 ft 11 200–300 ft 12 300–400 ft 7 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 6
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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.