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Questa, NM (87556): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 264 OSE records · Taos County

120 ftmedian well depth
70 ft–210 fttypical depth range
45 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (84 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Questa (87556), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Questa (87556) is 120 ft, based on 264 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 70 ft and 210 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Questa (87556)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Questa (87556)?

The median static water level is 45 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–120 ft), from 221 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 23 50–100 ft 78 100–150 ft 55 150–200 ft 18 200–300 ft 48 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 12 600+ ft 21
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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.