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Chester, NE (68327): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 241 NeDNR records · Thayer County

159 ftmedian well depth
114 ft–206 fttypical depth range
138 ftmedian static water level
800 gpmmedian yield (131 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Chester (68327), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Chester (68327) is 159 ft, based on 234 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 114 ft and 206 ft; 90% are shallower than 232 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Chester (68327)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 159 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,975–$10,335; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,540–$15,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Chester (68327)?

The median static water level is 138 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 85 ft–149 ft), from 226 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 56 100–150 ft 31 150–200 ft 83 200–300 ft 64 300–400 ft 0 400–600 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.