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Dorchester, NE (68343): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 495 NeDNR records · Saline County

182 ftmedian well depth
136 ft–223 fttypical depth range
85 ftmedian static water level
900 gpmmedian yield (400 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Dorchester (68343), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Dorchester (68343) is 182 ft, based on 463 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 136 ft and 223 ft; 90% are shallower than 260 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Dorchester (68343)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 182 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,550–$11,830; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,920–$18,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Dorchester (68343)?

The median static water level is 85 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 59 ft–92 ft), from 433 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 16 50–100 ft 50 100–150 ft 86 150–200 ft 121 200–300 ft 170 300–400 ft 12 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 0
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Method: medians computed from NeDNR records (Nebraska DNR registered groundwater wells; decommissioned wells are excluded from the working-well counts but still counted in depth history; 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.