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Grand Junction, CO (81501): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,238 DWR records · Mesa County

20 ftmedian well depth
15 ft–27 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
0 gpmmedian yield (23 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Grand Junction (81501), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Grand Junction (81501) is 20 ft, based on 765 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 15 ft and 27 ft; 90% are shallower than 30 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Grand Junction (81501)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 20 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $500–$1,300; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,200–$2,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Grand Junction (81501)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–19 ft), from 89 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 730 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 1 150–200 ft 1 200–300 ft 8 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 9
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.