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Chester, OH (45720): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 57 ODNR records · Meigs County

100 ftmedian well depth
85 ft–135 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
4 gpmmedian yield (28 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Chester (45720), Ohio?

The median drilled well depth in and around Chester (45720) is 100 ft, based on 57 wells with recorded depths in the state ODNR database. Half fall between 85 ft and 135 ft; 90% are shallower than 171 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Chester (45720)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Chester (45720)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–60 ft), from 49 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 24 100–150 ft 18 150–200 ft 8 200–300 ft 3 300–400 ft 0 400–600 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.