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White River, SD (57579): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 73 SD DANR records · Mellette County

50 ftmedian well depth
25 ft–1,740 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around White River (57579), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around White River (57579) is 50 ft, based on 73 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 25 ft and 1,740 ft; 90% are shallower than 2,295 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around White River (57579)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 50 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,250–$3,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,000–$5,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around White River (57579)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 35 50–100 ft 17 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 0 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 19
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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.