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San Juan County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 231 DWR records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in San Juan County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in San Juan County is 100 ft, based on 93 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 55 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 317 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 65 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in San Juan County?
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 San Juan County?
The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–56 ft), from 13 measurements.
How much water do wells in San Juan County produce?
The median tested yield is 11 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–15 gpm), from 24 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in San Juan 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 |
|---|---|
| McCracken Well Drilling Inc | 9 |
| Cascade Drilling, LP | 6 |
| Dak Drilling LLC | 3 |
| Sharpe Drilling Company | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in San Juan County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Silverton (81433) — 152 wells, median 92 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.