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Lovington, NM (88260): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 3,935 OSE records · Lea County

121 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–167 fttypical depth range
70 ftmedian static water level
75 gpmmedian yield (1,403 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lovington (88260), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lovington (88260) is 121 ft, based on 3,935 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 100 ft and 167 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lovington (88260)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 186 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,650–$12,090; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,160–$18,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lovington (88260)?

The median static water level is 70 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 60 ft–80 ft), from 3,311 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 35 50–100 ft 706 100–150 ft 1,821 150–200 ft 929 200–300 ft 436 300–400 ft 8 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.