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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina: well depth, owners & drilling cost

✓ 308 USGS NWIS records · verified 2026-08-27

90 ftmedian well depth
38 ft–140 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Mecklenburg County is 90 ft, based on 308 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 38 ft and 140 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Mecklenburg County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 90 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,250–$5,850; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,400–$9,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 100 50–100 ft 72 100–150 ft 68 150–200 ft 34 200–300 ft 22 300–400 ft 7 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 3
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Method: medians computed from USGS NWIS records (USGS NWIS groundwater inventory, water-supply wells only (monitoring wells, test holes and injection wells excluded), and only wells carrying a measured depth). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.