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Richland County, South Carolina: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 778 SCDES + USGS records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Richland County, South Carolina?
The median drilled well depth in Richland County is 158 ft, based on 777 wells with recorded depths in the state SCDES + USGS database. Half of all wells fall between 88 ft and 260 ft; 90% are shallower than 400 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 320 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Richland County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 158 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,950–$10,270; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,480–$15,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Richland County?
The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 23 ft–84 ft), from 436 measurements.
How much water do wells in Richland County produce?
The median tested yield is 25 gpm (middle half: 12 gpm–60 gpm), from 475 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Richland County?
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| AAA Well Drilling | 9 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Richland County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Eastover (29044) — 118 wells, median 211 ft
- Hopkins (29061) — 102 wells, median 159 ft
- Columbia (29223) — 74 wells, median 156 ft
- Gadsden (29052) — 58 wells, median 91 ft
- Columbia (29229) — 51 wells, median 135 ft
- Blythewood (29016) — 51 wells, median 230 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.