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Watson, IL (62473): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 447 ISGS records · Effingham County

40 ftmedian well depth
33 ft–80 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
4 gpmmedian yield (126 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Watson (62473), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Watson (62473) is 40 ft, based on 445 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 33 ft and 80 ft; 90% are shallower than 152 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Watson (62473)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 40 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,000–$2,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,400–$4,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Watson (62473)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 265 50–100 ft 87 100–150 ft 41 150–200 ft 35 200–300 ft 17 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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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.