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South Elgin, IL (60177): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 449 ISGS records · Kane County

190 ftmedian well depth
127 ft–412 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (235 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around South Elgin (60177), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around South Elgin (60177) is 190 ft, based on 433 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 127 ft and 412 ft; 90% are shallower than 640 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around South Elgin (60177)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 190 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,750–$12,350; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,400–$19,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around South Elgin (60177)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 11 50–100 ft 40 100–150 ft 90 150–200 ft 86 200–300 ft 70 300–400 ft 26 400–600 ft 29 600+ ft 81
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Method: medians computed from ISGS records (ISGS water wells; engineering, mineral and stratigraphic test borings, mine shafts, outcrops and monitoring wells are excluded, as are wells the survey records as plugged; 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.