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Orangeburg County, South Carolina: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 701 SCDES + USGS records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Orangeburg County, South Carolina?
The median drilled well depth in Orangeburg County is 240 ft, based on 684 wells with recorded depths in the state SCDES + USGS database. Half of all wells fall between 140 ft and 420 ft; 90% are shallower than 534 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 466 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Orangeburg County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 240 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,000–$15,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,400–$24,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Orangeburg County?
The median static water level is 31 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–55 ft), from 396 measurements.
How much water do wells in Orangeburg County produce?
The median tested yield is 127 gpm (middle half: 72 gpm–463 gpm), from 408 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Orangeburg County?
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| AAA Well Drilling | 11 |
| Britt | 3 |
| Brett Fogle | 3 |
| Hagood Allen | 3 |
| McCall Brothers | 1 |
| Shumpert | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Orangeburg County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Bowman (29018) — 107 wells, median 40 ft
- Elloree (29047) — 87 wells, median 318 ft
- Norway (29113) — 62 wells, median 265 ft
- Orangeburg (29117) — 53 wells, median 263 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.