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Salem, NH (03079): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 494 NHDES records · Rockingham County

305 ftmedian well depth
220 ft–458 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (461 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Salem (03079), New Hampshire?

The median drilled well depth in and around Salem (03079) is 305 ft, based on 494 wells with recorded depths in the state NHDES database. Half fall between 220 ft and 458 ft; 90% are shallower than 705 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Salem (03079)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 305 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,625–$19,825; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,300–$30,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Salem (03079)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–30 ft), from 445 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 34 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 23 150–200 ft 31 200–300 ft 103 300–400 ft 118 400–600 ft 102 600+ ft 77
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Method: medians computed from NHDES records (NHDES Water Well Inventory, water-supply wells only (test/exploration and closed-loop geothermal wells 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.