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Chama, NM (87520): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 232 OSE records · Rio Arriba County

57 ftmedian well depth
29 ft–260 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (201 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Chama (87520), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Chama (87520) is 57 ft, based on 232 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 29 ft and 260 ft; 90% are shallower than 420 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Chama (87520)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 57 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,425–$3,705; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,420–$5,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Chama (87520)?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–71 ft), from 206 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 103 50–100 ft 30 100–150 ft 11 150–200 ft 14 200–300 ft 22 300–400 ft 22 400–600 ft 17 600+ ft 13
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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.