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Monument, NM (88265): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 711 OSE records · Lea County

70 ftmedian well depth
50 ft–104 fttypical depth range
39 ftmedian static water level
35 gpmmedian yield (162 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Monument (88265), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Monument (88265) is 70 ft, based on 709 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 50 ft and 104 ft; 90% are shallower than 140 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Monument (88265)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 70 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,750–$4,550; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,200–$7,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Monument (88265)?

The median static water level is 39 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 27 ft–60 ft), from 521 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 147 50–100 ft 350 100–150 ft 150 150–200 ft 21 200–300 ft 18 300–400 ft 6 400–600 ft 5 600+ ft 12
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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.