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Penasco, NM (87553): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 219 OSE records · Taos County

100 ftmedian well depth
77 ft–122 fttypical depth range
25 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (200 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Penasco (87553), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Penasco (87553) is 100 ft, based on 219 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 77 ft and 122 ft; 90% are shallower than 164 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Penasco (87553)?

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 Penasco (87553)?

The median static water level is 25 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 17 ft–40 ft), from 202 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 13 50–100 ft 82 100–150 ft 92 150–200 ft 20 200–300 ft 11 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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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.