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West Columbia, SC (29172): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 85 SCDES + USGS records · Lexington County

114 ftmedian well depth
97 ft–161 fttypical depth range
60 ftmedian static water level
18 gpmmedian yield (58 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around West Columbia (29172), South Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in and around West Columbia (29172) is 114 ft, based on 84 wells with recorded depths in the state SCDES + USGS database. Half fall between 97 ft and 161 ft; 90% are shallower than 283 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around West Columbia (29172)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 114 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,850–$7,410; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,840–$11,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around West Columbia (29172)?

The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 22 ft–80 ft), from 61 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 19 100–150 ft 37 150–200 ft 6 200–300 ft 11 300–400 ft 7 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 0
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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.