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Ortonville, MN (56278): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 235 CWI records · Big Stone County

140 ftmedian well depth
97 ft–206 fttypical depth range
50 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (201 tests)

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How deep are wells in Ortonville (56278), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Ortonville (56278) is 140 ft, based on 235 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 97 ft and 206 ft; 90% are shallower than 250 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Ortonville (56278)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 140 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,500–$9,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,400–$14,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Ortonville (56278)?

The median static water level is 50 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–73 ft), from 134 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 19 50–100 ft 43 100–150 ft 62 150–200 ft 44 200–300 ft 61 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 0
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Method: medians computed from CWI records (water-supply wells only (domestic, irrigation, public/community supply, commercial, industrial) — monitoring, observation, test, injection, heat-pump and environmental boreholes 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.