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Athens, OH (45701): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 138 ODNR records · Athens County

72 ftmedian well depth
53 ft–105 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
3 gpmmedian yield (109 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Athens (45701), Ohio?

The median drilled well depth in and around Athens (45701) is 72 ft, based on 138 wells with recorded depths in the state ODNR database. Half fall between 53 ft and 105 ft; 90% are shallower than 205 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Athens (45701)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 72 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,800–$4,680; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,320–$7,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Athens (45701)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–40 ft), from 120 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 25 50–100 ft 66 100–150 ft 25 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 13 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 1 600+ 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.