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Wataga, IL (61488): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 56 ISGS records · Knox County

345 ftmedian well depth
118 ft–653 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (47 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Wataga (61488), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Wataga (61488) is 345 ft, based on 56 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 118 ft and 653 ft; 90% are shallower than 700 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Wataga (61488)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 345 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,625–$22,425; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $20,700–$34,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Wataga (61488)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 9 100–150 ft 8 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 3 300–400 ft 7 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 18
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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.