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Portage, WI (53901): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,102 WI DNR records · Columbia County

138 ftmedian well depth
102 ft–185 fttypical depth range
28 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (524 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Portage (53901), Wisconsin?

The median drilled well depth in and around Portage (53901) is 138 ft, based on 551 wells with recorded depths in the state WI DNR database. Half fall between 102 ft and 185 ft; 90% are shallower than 260 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Portage (53901)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 138 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,450–$8,970; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,280–$13,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Portage (53901)?

The median static water level is 28 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 13 ft–46 ft), from 555 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 13 50–100 ft 98 100–150 ft 213 150–200 ft 111 200–300 ft 78 300–400 ft 30 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 0
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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.