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Velarde, NM (87582): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 660 OSE records · Rio Arriba County

83 ftmedian well depth
50 ft–110 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (483 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Velarde (87582), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Velarde (87582) is 83 ft, based on 660 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 50 ft and 110 ft; 90% are shallower than 168 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Velarde (87582)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 83 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,075–$5,395; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,980–$8,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Velarde (87582)?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–57 ft), from 623 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 124 50–100 ft 252 100–150 ft 198 150–200 ft 41 200–300 ft 32 300–400 ft 8 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 3
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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.