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Orleans, NE (68966): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 373 NeDNR records · Harlan County

131 ftmedian well depth
52 ft–200 fttypical depth range
70 ftmedian static water level
625 gpmmedian yield (323 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Orleans (68966), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Orleans (68966) is 131 ft, based on 357 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 52 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 258 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Orleans (68966)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 131 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,275–$8,515; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,860–$13,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Orleans (68966)?

The median static water level is 70 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–108 ft), from 341 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 56 50–100 ft 91 100–150 ft 55 150–200 ft 65 200–300 ft 83 300–400 ft 7 400–600 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.