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Columbia, MD (21046): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 55 USGS NWIS records · Howard County

185 ftmedian well depth
122 ft–269 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Columbia (21046), Maryland?

The median drilled well depth in and around Columbia (21046) is 185 ft, based on 55 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half fall between 122 ft and 269 ft; 90% are shallower than 314 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Columbia (21046)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 185 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,625–$12,025; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,100–$18,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Columbia (21046)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 13 150–200 ft 8 200–300 ft 14 300–400 ft 11 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 0
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Method: medians computed from USGS NWIS records (USGS NWIS groundwater inventory, water-supply wells only (monitoring wells, test holes and injection wells excluded), and only wells carrying a measured depth), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.