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Lexington, SC (29071): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 191 SCDES + USGS records · Lexington County

180 ftmedian well depth
110 ft–250 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (156 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lexington (29071), South Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lexington (29071) is 180 ft, based on 191 wells with recorded depths in the state SCDES + USGS database. Half fall between 110 ft and 250 ft; 90% are shallower than 385 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lexington (29071)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lexington (29071)?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 23 ft–40 ft), from 68 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 28 100–150 ft 37 150–200 ft 39 200–300 ft 48 300–400 ft 16 400–600 ft 14 600+ ft 4
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.