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New Salem, IL (62357): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 58 ISGS records · Pike County

288 ftmedian well depth
185 ft–355 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (21 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around New Salem (62357), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around New Salem (62357) is 288 ft, based on 58 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 185 ft and 355 ft; 90% are shallower than 466 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around New Salem (62357)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 288 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,200–$18,720; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $17,280–$28,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around New Salem (62357)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 16 300–400 ft 15 400–600 ft 11 600+ ft 1
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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.