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Lee County, South Carolina: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 273 SCDES + USGS records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Lee County, South Carolina?
The median drilled well depth in Lee County is 306 ft, based on 272 wells with recorded depths in the state SCDES + USGS database. Half of all wells fall between 115 ft and 385 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 403 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Lee County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 306 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,650–$19,890; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,360–$30,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Lee County?
The median static water level is 19 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–38 ft), from 187 measurements.
How much water do wells in Lee County produce?
The median tested yield is 403 gpm (middle half: 55 gpm–800 gpm), from 187 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Lee County?
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| AAA Well Drilling | 19 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Lee County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Bishopville (29010) — 117 wells, median 258 ft
- Elliott (29046) — 56 wells, median 335 ft
Method: medians computed from SCDES + USGS records (USGS NWIS groundwater inventory, water-supply wells only (monitoring wells, test holes and injection wells excluded), and only wells carrying a measured depth). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.