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Farwell, NE (68838): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 134 NeDNR records · Howard County

275 ftmedian well depth
220 ft–340 fttypical depth range
39 ftmedian static water level
700 gpmmedian yield (115 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Farwell (68838), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Farwell (68838) is 275 ft, based on 128 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 220 ft and 340 ft; 90% are shallower than 387 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Farwell (68838)?

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 and around Farwell (68838)?

The median static water level is 39 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 23 ft–68 ft), from 122 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 1 150–200 ft 12 200–300 ft 55 300–400 ft 46 400–600 ft 10 600+ 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.