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Edisto Island, SC (29438): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 154 SCDES + USGS records · Colleton County

520 ftmedian well depth
54 ft–560 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
100 gpmmedian yield (73 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Edisto Island (29438), South Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in and around Edisto Island (29438) is 520 ft, based on 154 wells with recorded depths in the state SCDES + USGS database. Half fall between 54 ft and 560 ft; 90% are shallower than 600 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Edisto Island (29438)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 520 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $13,000–$33,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $31,200–$52,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Edisto Island (29438)?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–25 ft), from 81 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 25 50–100 ft 41 100–150 ft 0 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 0 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 68 600+ ft 19
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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.