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Brainard, NE (68626): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 205 NeDNR records · Butler County

234 ftmedian well depth
44 ft–277 fttypical depth range
132 ftmedian static water level
28 gpmmedian yield (124 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Brainard (68626), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Brainard (68626) is 234 ft, based on 203 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 44 ft and 277 ft; 90% are shallower than 356 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Brainard (68626)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 234 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,850–$15,210; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,040–$23,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Brainard (68626)?

The median static water level is 132 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–172 ft), from 186 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 53 50–100 ft 12 100–150 ft 5 150–200 ft 8 200–300 ft 85 300–400 ft 26 400–600 ft 14 600+ 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.