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Truchas, NM (87578): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 117 OSE records · Rio Arriba County

300 ftmedian well depth
198 ft–400 fttypical depth range
183 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (104 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Truchas (87578), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Truchas (87578) is 300 ft, based on 117 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 198 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 502 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Truchas (87578)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Truchas (87578)?

The median static water level is 183 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 81 ft–290 ft), from 106 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 11 150–200 ft 17 200–300 ft 26 300–400 ft 26 400–600 ft 34 600+ 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.