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Riverdale, NE (68870): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 237 NeDNR records · Buffalo County

290 ftmedian well depth
240 ft–320 fttypical depth range
108 ftmedian static water level
700 gpmmedian yield (227 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Riverdale (68870), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Riverdale (68870) is 290 ft, based on 225 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 240 ft and 320 ft; 90% are shallower than 348 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Riverdale (68870)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 290 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,250–$18,850; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $17,400–$29,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Riverdale (68870)?

The median static water level is 108 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 84 ft–130 ft), from 219 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 2 100–150 ft 3 150–200 ft 19 200–300 ft 102 300–400 ft 99 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.