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Columbus, OH (43228): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 608 ODNR records · Franklin County

109 ftmedian well depth
86 ft–139 fttypical depth range
42 ftmedian static water level
14 gpmmedian yield (543 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Columbus (43228), Ohio?

The median drilled well depth in and around Columbus (43228) is 109 ft, based on 608 wells with recorded depths in the state ODNR database. Half fall between 86 ft and 139 ft; 90% are shallower than 177 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Columbus (43228)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 109 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,725–$7,085; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,540–$10,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Columbus (43228)?

The median static water level is 42 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–54 ft), from 592 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 27 50–100 ft 194 100–150 ft 268 150–200 ft 92 200–300 ft 23 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Method: medians computed from ODNR records (water-supply wells only (domestic, public/municipal, commercial, industrial, agricultural/irrigation, fire protection) — monitoring, test/boring, heat-pump, injection, abandoned/sealed and unclassified wells 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.