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West Columbia, SC (29171): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 102 SCDES + USGS records · Lexington County

116 ftmedian well depth
90 ft–169 fttypical depth range
59 ftmedian static water level
16 gpmmedian yield (82 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around West Columbia (29171), South Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in and around West Columbia (29171) is 116 ft, based on 102 wells with recorded depths in the state SCDES + USGS database. Half fall between 90 ft and 169 ft; 90% are shallower than 360 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around West Columbia (29171)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 116 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,900–$7,540; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,960–$11,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around West Columbia (29171)?

The median static water level is 59 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–74 ft), from 73 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

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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.