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Saint Helena Island, SC (29920): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 146 SCDES + USGS records · Beaufort County

100 ftmedian well depth
76 ft–120 fttypical depth range
7 ftmedian static water level
308 gpmmedian yield (34 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Saint Helena Island (29920), South Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in and around Saint Helena Island (29920) is 100 ft, based on 125 wells with recorded depths in the state SCDES + USGS database. Half fall between 76 ft and 120 ft; 90% are shallower than 184 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Saint Helena Island (29920)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Saint Helena Island (29920)?

The median static water level is 7 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 5 ft–13 ft), from 38 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 13 50–100 ft 47 100–150 ft 45 150–200 ft 7 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 7
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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.