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Poncha Springs, CO (81242): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,516 DWR records · Chaffee County

110 ftmedian well depth
58 ft–214 fttypical depth range
53 ftmedian static water level
13 gpmmedian yield (706 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Poncha Springs (81242), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Poncha Springs (81242) is 110 ft, based on 1,179 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 58 ft and 214 ft; 90% are shallower than 380 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Poncha Springs (81242)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Poncha Springs (81242)?

The median static water level is 53 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 33 ft–103 ft), from 235 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 250 50–100 ft 251 100–150 ft 248 150–200 ft 97 200–300 ft 144 300–400 ft 80 400–600 ft 95 600+ ft 14
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.