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Watseka, IL (60970): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 244 ISGS records · Iroquois County

145 ftmedian well depth
130 ft–167 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (154 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Watseka (60970), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Watseka (60970) is 145 ft, based on 234 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 130 ft and 167 ft; 90% are shallower than 196 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Watseka (60970)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 145 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,625–$9,425; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,700–$14,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Watseka (60970)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 2 100–150 ft 126 150–200 ft 83 200–300 ft 21 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 0
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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.