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Denver County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 12,543 DWR records · verified 2026-08-14
How deep are wells in Denver County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Denver County is 30 ft, based on 6,908 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 20 ft and 45 ft; 90% are shallower than 70 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 25 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Denver County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 25 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $625–$1,625; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,500–$2,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Denver County?
The median static water level is 16 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 11 ft–25 ft), from 262 measurements.
How much water do wells in Denver County produce?
The median tested yield is 50 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–302 gpm), from 104 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Denver 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 |
|---|---|
| Kelley Dewatering And Construction Company | 37 |
| Alpine Remediation, Inc. | 5 |
| Vista Geoscience | 4 |
| Vine Laboratories, Inc. | 3 |
| Petri Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 2 |
| Hydro Resources | 2 |
| James Drilling | 2 |
| Dba Quality Systems Inc. | 1 |
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Free lookup Property report — $29Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.