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Milwaukee, WI (53217): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 2,403 WI DNR records · Milwaukee County

213 ftmedian well depth
165 ft–303 fttypical depth range
92 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (313 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Milwaukee (53217), Wisconsin?

The median drilled well depth in and around Milwaukee (53217) is 213 ft, based on 332 wells with recorded depths in the state WI DNR database. Half fall between 165 ft and 303 ft; 90% are shallower than 588 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Milwaukee (53217)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 213 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,325–$13,845; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,780–$21,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Milwaukee (53217)?

The median static water level is 92 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 75 ft–107 ft), from 326 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 4 100–150 ft 50 150–200 ft 85 200–300 ft 106 300–400 ft 27 400–600 ft 33 600+ ft 27
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Method: medians computed from WI DNR records (drilled water wells (well-construction reports) — geothermal loop/heat-exchange, anode, test and dry holes 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.