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Delta County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Delta County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Delta County is 88 ft, based on 2,386 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 40 ft and 150 ft; 90% are shallower than 227 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 99 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Delta County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 99 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,475–$6,435; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,940–$9,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Delta County?
The median static water level is 25 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 9 ft–72 ft), from 290 measurements.
How much water do wells in Delta County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–15 gpm), from 763 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Delta County?
Companies by number of wells permitted in this county, per well construction reports filed with the Colorado Division of Water Resources. Permits recorded without a licensed driller (owner-built, or approved by a professional engineer) are excluded.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wildcat Drilling And Pump | 159 |
| McCracken Well Drilling Inc | 40 |
| Valley Drilling Co. | 7 |
| Artesian Services Inc. | 4 |
| Groundwater Dev. Inc. | 2 |
| Himes Drilling Company Inc. | 2 |
| Da Smith Drilling Company | 1 |
| Shelton Drilling Corporation | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Delta County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Cedaredge (81413) — 969 wells, median 120 ft
- Paonia (81428) — 691 wells, median 65 ft
- Delta (81416) — 553 wells, median 37 ft
- Hotchkiss (81419) — 484 wells, median 105 ft
- Crawford (81415) — 378 wells, median 190 ft
- Eckert (81418) — 211 wells, median 77 ft
- Lazear (81420) — 190 wells, median 99 ft
- Cory (81414) — 125 wells, median 33 ft
- Austin (81410) — 92 wells, median 70 ft
Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.