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Chelsea, MI (48118): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 2,939 Wellogic records · Washtenaw County

80 ftmedian well depth
61 ft–111 fttypical depth range
25 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (2,397 tests)

How deep are wells in Chelsea (48118), Michigan?

The median drilled well depth in Chelsea (48118) is 80 ft, based on 2,931 wells with recorded depths in the state Wellogic database. Half fall between 61 ft and 111 ft; 90% are shallower than 140 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Chelsea (48118)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 80 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,000–$5,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,800–$8,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Chelsea (48118)?

The median static water level is 25 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 13 ft–40 ft), from 2,868 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 208 50–100 ft 1,770 100–150 ft 743 150–200 ft 173 200–300 ft 32 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Part of Washtenaw County well records.

Method: medians computed from Wellogic records (water-supply wells only (household, irrigation, industrial, Type I/II/III public supply) — heat-pump, test and unclassified 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.