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Sumter County, South Carolina: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 576 SCDES + USGS records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Sumter County, South Carolina?
The median drilled well depth in Sumter County is 239 ft, based on 573 wells with recorded depths in the state SCDES + USGS database. Half of all wells fall between 115 ft and 450 ft; 90% are shallower than 681 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 430 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Sumter County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 239 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,975–$15,535; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,340–$23,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Sumter County?
The median static water level is 27 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–52 ft), from 347 measurements.
How much water do wells in Sumter County produce?
The median tested yield is 150 gpm (middle half: 75 gpm–700 gpm), from 378 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Sumter County?
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| AAA Well Drilling | 17 |
| McCall Brothers | 6 |
| Grosch | 2 |
| Professional Pump & Well | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Sumter County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Dalzell (29040) — 138 wells, median 300 ft
- Shaw Afb (29152) — 81 wells, median 298 ft
- Pinewood (29125) — 72 wells, median 210 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.