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Thornton, CO (80241): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 629 DWR records · Adams County

21 ftmedian well depth
17 ft–30 fttypical depth range
11 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (4 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Thornton (80241), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Thornton (80241) is 21 ft, based on 477 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 17 ft and 30 ft; 90% are shallower than 39 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Thornton (80241)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 19 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $475–$1,235; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,140–$1,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Thornton (80241)?

The median static water level is 11 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–20 ft), from 5 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 440 50–100 ft 12 100–150 ft 3 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 4 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 6
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.