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West Salem, IL (62476): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 105 ISGS records · Edwards County

77 ftmedian well depth
30 ft–199 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
9 gpmmedian yield (28 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around West Salem (62476), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around West Salem (62476) is 77 ft, based on 102 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 30 ft and 199 ft; 90% are shallower than 315 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around West Salem (62476)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 77 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,925–$5,005; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,620–$7,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around West Salem (62476)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 46 50–100 ft 10 100–150 ft 10 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 12 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 3
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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.