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Watrous, NM (87753): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 84 OSE records · Mora County

135 ftmedian well depth
61 ft–272 fttypical depth range
25 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (37 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Watrous (87753), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Watrous (87753) is 135 ft, based on 84 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 61 ft and 272 ft; 90% are shallower than 401 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Watrous (87753)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 135 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,375–$8,775; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,100–$13,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Watrous (87753)?

The median static water level is 25 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–101 ft), from 81 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 21 100–150 ft 15 150–200 ft 6 200–300 ft 15 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 10 600+ 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.