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South Salem, OH (45681): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 206 ODNR records · Ross County

120 ftmedian well depth
81 ft–167 fttypical depth range
38 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (196 tests)

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How deep are wells in South Salem (45681), Ohio?

The median drilled well depth in South Salem (45681) is 120 ft, based on 206 wells with recorded depths in the state ODNR database. Half fall between 81 ft and 167 ft; 90% are shallower than 238 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in South Salem (45681)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in South Salem (45681)?

The median static water level is 38 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–66 ft), from 187 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 9 50–100 ft 62 100–150 ft 64 150–200 ft 33 200–300 ft 27 300–400 ft 7 400–600 ft 3 600+ ft 1
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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.