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Alto, NM (88312): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,464 OSE records · Lincoln County

320 ftmedian well depth
200 ft–550 fttypical depth range
100 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (1,248 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Alto (88312), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Alto (88312) is 320 ft, based on 1,464 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 200 ft and 550 ft; 90% are shallower than 800 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Alto (88312)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 320 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,000–$20,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $19,200–$32,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Alto (88312)?

The median static water level is 100 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 48 ft–190 ft), from 1,345 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 15 50–100 ft 64 100–150 ft 158 150–200 ft 123 200–300 ft 264 300–400 ft 212 400–600 ft 303 600+ ft 325
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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.