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Ellinger, TX (78938): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 88 TDLR SDR records · Fayette County

275 ftmedian well depth
155 ft–563 fttypical depth range
86 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (85 tests)

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How deep are wells in Ellinger (78938), Texas?

The median drilled well depth in Ellinger (78938) is 275 ft, based on 88 wells with recorded depths in the state TDLR SDR database. Half fall between 155 ft and 563 ft; 90% are shallower than 707 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Ellinger (78938)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 275 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,875–$17,875; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,500–$27,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Ellinger (78938)?

The median static water level is 86 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 55 ft–128 ft), from 83 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 12 150–200 ft 11 200–300 ft 17 300–400 ft 10 400–600 ft 13 600+ ft 18
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Method: medians computed from TDLR SDR records (water-supply wells only (domestic, irrigation, stock, public supply, industrial) — monitoring, environmental borings, test holes, injection and geothermal 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.