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New Effington, SD (57255): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 193 SD DANR records · Roberts County

86 ftmedian well depth
60 ft–150 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around New Effington (57255), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around New Effington (57255) is 86 ft, based on 193 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 60 ft and 150 ft; 90% are shallower than 537 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around New Effington (57255)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 86 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,150–$5,590; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,160–$8,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around New Effington (57255)?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 17 ft–38 ft), from 9 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 28 50–100 ft 80 100–150 ft 34 150–200 ft 11 200–300 ft 7 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 26 600+ ft 7
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Method: medians computed from SD DANR records (SD DANR NR68 well completion reports, water wells only (monitoring, test-hole, geothermal-loop and dewatering records 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.