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Wauneta, NE (69045): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 343 NeDNR records · Hayes County

280 ftmedian well depth
129 ft–371 fttypical depth range
145 ftmedian static water level
700 gpmmedian yield (250 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Wauneta (69045), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Wauneta (69045) is 280 ft, based on 339 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 129 ft and 371 ft; 90% are shallower than 430 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Wauneta (69045)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 280 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,000–$18,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,800–$28,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Wauneta (69045)?

The median static water level is 145 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 22 ft–221 ft), from 315 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 32 50–100 ft 40 100–150 ft 30 150–200 ft 19 200–300 ft 65 300–400 ft 89 400–600 ft 64 600+ 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.