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Roswell, NM (88202): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 2,085 OSE records · Chaves County

160 ftmedian well depth
116 ft–200 fttypical depth range
86 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (1,081 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Roswell (88202), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Roswell (88202) is 160 ft, based on 2,085 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 116 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 240 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Roswell (88202)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Roswell (88202)?

The median static water level is 86 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 60 ft–110 ft), from 1,686 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 28 50–100 ft 229 100–150 ft 589 150–200 ft 658 200–300 ft 450 300–400 ft 26 400–600 ft 56 600+ ft 49
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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.