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Island Lake, IL (60042): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,869 ISGS records · Mchenry County

117 ftmedian well depth
60 ft–140 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (1,517 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Island Lake (60042), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Island Lake (60042) is 117 ft, based on 1,846 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 60 ft and 140 ft; 90% are shallower than 175 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Island Lake (60042)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 117 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,925–$7,605; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,020–$11,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Island Lake (60042)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 327 50–100 ft 428 100–150 ft 721 150–200 ft 288 200–300 ft 75 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 1 600+ 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.