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Fruita, CO (81521): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 291 DWR records · Mesa County

200 ftmedian well depth
15 ft–300 fttypical depth range
8 ftmedian static water level
9 gpmmedian yield (17 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Fruita (81521), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Fruita (81521) is 200 ft, based on 168 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 15 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 383 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Fruita (81521)?

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 Fruita (81521)?

The median static water level is 8 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 6 ft–16 ft), from 8 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 77 50–100 ft 5 100–150 ft 0 150–200 ft 1 200–300 ft 29 300–400 ft 39 400–600 ft 11 600+ ft 6
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.