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Montezuma County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Montezuma County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Montezuma County is 90 ft, based on 1,255 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 35 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 347 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 35 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Montezuma County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 90 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,250–$5,850; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,400–$9,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Montezuma County?
The median static water level is 24 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–68 ft), from 92 measurements.
How much water do wells in Montezuma County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–15 gpm), from 221 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Montezuma 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 |
|---|---|
| Ucolo Drilling LLC | 50 |
| Dak Drilling LLC | 8 |
| Sharpe Drilling Company | 4 |
| Y Knot Transportation And Water Well Services | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Montezuma County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Mancos (81328) — 519 wells, median 114 ft
- Dolores (81323) — 466 wells, median 73 ft
- Cortez (81321) — 439 wells, median 52 ft
- Towaoc (81334) — 115 wells, median 120 ft
- Pleasant View (81331) — 91 wells, median 250 ft
- Lewis (81327) — 68 wells, median 134 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.