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Des Plaines, IL (60016): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 126 ISGS records · Cook County

205 ftmedian well depth
166 ft–280 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (63 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Des Plaines (60016), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Des Plaines (60016) is 205 ft, based on 125 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 166 ft and 280 ft; 90% are shallower than 590 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Des Plaines (60016)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 205 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,125–$13,325; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,300–$20,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Des Plaines (60016)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 12 100–150 ft 12 150–200 ft 23 200–300 ft 48 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 11 600+ ft 13
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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.