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El Rito, NM (87530): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 160 OSE records · Rio Arriba County

94 ftmedian well depth
55 ft–160 fttypical depth range
25 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (118 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around El Rito (87530), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around El Rito (87530) is 94 ft, based on 160 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 55 ft and 160 ft; 90% are shallower than 360 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around El Rito (87530)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 94 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,350–$6,110; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,640–$9,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around El Rito (87530)?

The median static water level is 25 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 13 ft–47 ft), from 130 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 26 50–100 ft 59 100–150 ft 32 150–200 ft 9 200–300 ft 3 300–400 ft 17 400–600 ft 9 600+ ft 5
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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.