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Alcester, SD (57001): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 181 SD DANR records · Union County

105 ftmedian well depth
62 ft–232 fttypical depth range
54 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Alcester (57001), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Alcester (57001) is 105 ft, based on 179 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 62 ft and 232 ft; 90% are shallower than 463 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Alcester (57001)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 105 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,625–$6,825; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,300–$10,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Alcester (57001)?

The median static water level is 54 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 24 ft–110 ft), from 29 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 23 50–100 ft 60 100–150 ft 32 150–200 ft 11 200–300 ft 14 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 27 600+ ft 3
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Method: medians computed from SD DANR records (SD DANR NR68 well completion reports, water wells only (monitoring, test-hole, geothermal-loop and dewatering records 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.