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Salem, NM (87941): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 307 OSE records · Dona Ana County

75 ftmedian well depth
60 ft–100 fttypical depth range
16 ftmedian static water level
560 gpmmedian yield (136 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Salem (87941), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Salem (87941) is 75 ft, based on 307 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 60 ft and 100 ft; 90% are shallower than 685 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Salem (87941)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 75 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,875–$4,875; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,500–$7,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Salem (87941)?

The median static water level is 16 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–30 ft), from 175 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 36 50–100 ft 184 100–150 ft 30 150–200 ft 3 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 11 600+ ft 34
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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.