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Alcalde, NM (87511): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 916 OSE records · Rio Arriba County

100 ftmedian well depth
60 ft–121 fttypical depth range
45 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (706 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Alcalde (87511), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Alcalde (87511) is 100 ft, based on 916 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 60 ft and 121 ft; 90% are shallower than 160 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Alcalde (87511)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Alcalde (87511)?

The median static water level is 45 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–78 ft), from 869 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 77 50–100 ft 371 100–150 ft 349 150–200 ft 61 200–300 ft 29 300–400 ft 13 400–600 ft 14 600+ ft 2
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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.