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Lincoln, NE (68517): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 234 NeDNR records · Lancaster County

132 ftmedian well depth
50 ft–189 fttypical depth range
59 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (121 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lincoln (68517), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lincoln (68517) is 132 ft, based on 224 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 50 ft and 189 ft; 90% are shallower than 225 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lincoln (68517)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 132 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,300–$8,580; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,920–$13,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lincoln (68517)?

The median static water level is 59 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–100 ft), from 200 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 55 50–100 ft 26 100–150 ft 47 150–200 ft 47 200–300 ft 49 300–400 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.