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Melber, KY (42069): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 220 KGS/DOW records · Graves County

145 ftmedian well depth
122 ft–174 fttypical depth range
80 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Melber (42069), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Melber (42069) is 145 ft, based on 192 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 122 ft and 174 ft; 90% are shallower than 210 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Melber (42069)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 145 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,625–$9,425; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,700–$14,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Melber (42069)?

The median static water level is 80 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 50 ft–100 ft), from 185 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 23 100–150 ft 76 150–200 ft 69 200–300 ft 23 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Method: medians computed from KGS/DOW records (Kentucky groundwater repository water wells (the state's own W-type split — monitoring wells are a separate file and never counted); 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.