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Lemitar, NM (87823): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 360 OSE records · Socorro County

98 ftmedian well depth
70 ft–122 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (252 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lemitar (87823), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lemitar (87823) is 98 ft, based on 360 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 70 ft and 122 ft; 90% are shallower than 171 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lemitar (87823)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 98 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,450–$6,370; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,880–$9,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lemitar (87823)?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–48 ft), from 310 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 13 50–100 ft 172 100–150 ft 113 150–200 ft 33 200–300 ft 15 300–400 ft 9 400–600 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.