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Columbia, SC (29212): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 160 SCDES + USGS records · Lexington County

165 ftmedian well depth
118 ft–245 fttypical depth range
38 ftmedian static water level
8 gpmmedian yield (141 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Columbia (29212), South Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in and around Columbia (29212) is 165 ft, based on 160 wells with recorded depths in the state SCDES + USGS database. Half fall between 118 ft and 245 ft; 90% are shallower than 305 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Columbia (29212)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 165 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,125–$10,725; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,900–$16,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Columbia (29212)?

The median static water level is 38 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–48 ft), from 13 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 24 100–150 ft 43 150–200 ft 30 200–300 ft 31 300–400 ft 19 400–600 ft 9 600+ 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.