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Gainesville, FL (32608): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 286 FL WMD/county records · Alachua County

54 ftmedian well depth
25 ft–97 fttypical depth range
32 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Gainesville (32608), Florida?

The median drilled well depth in and around Gainesville (32608) is 54 ft, based on 270 wells with recorded depths in the state FL WMD/county database. Half fall between 25 ft and 97 ft; 90% are shallower than 150 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Gainesville (32608)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 54 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,350–$3,510; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,240–$5,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Gainesville (32608)?

The median static water level is 32 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–40 ft), from 137 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 121 50–100 ft 84 100–150 ft 36 150–200 ft 22 200–300 ft 3 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 1
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Method: medians computed from FL WMD/county records (public well records aggregated from Florida water-management districts + county programs (well-use codes vary by source, so all filed wells are included); 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.