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Merkel, TX (79536): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 188 TDLR SDR records · Taylor County

94 ftmedian well depth
79 ft–102 fttypical depth range
23 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (150 tests)

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How deep are wells in Merkel (79536), Texas?

The median drilled well depth in Merkel (79536) is 94 ft, based on 188 wells with recorded depths in the state TDLR SDR database. Half fall between 79 ft and 102 ft; 90% are shallower than 133 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Merkel (79536)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 94 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,350–$6,110; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,640–$9,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Merkel (79536)?

The median static water level is 23 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–35 ft), from 125 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 86 100–150 ft 75 150–200 ft 9 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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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.