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Jal, NM (88252): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 469 OSE records · Lea County

180 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–482 fttypical depth range
124 ftmedian static water level
32 gpmmedian yield (147 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Jal (88252), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Jal (88252) is 180 ft, based on 465 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 100 ft and 482 ft; 90% are shallower than 710 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Jal (88252)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Jal (88252)?

The median static water level is 124 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 79 ft–230 ft), from 280 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 16 50–100 ft 75 100–150 ft 104 150–200 ft 53 200–300 ft 44 300–400 ft 16 400–600 ft 91 600+ ft 66
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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.