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Sarasota, FL (34278): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 394 FL WMD/county records · Sarasota County

22 ftmedian well depth
12 ft–119 fttypical depth range
6 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sarasota (34278), Florida?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sarasota (34278) is 22 ft, based on 370 wells with recorded depths in the state FL WMD/county database. Half fall between 12 ft and 119 ft; 90% are shallower than 188 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sarasota (34278)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 22 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $550–$1,430; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,320–$2,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sarasota (34278)?

The median static water level is 6 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 5 ft–18 ft), from 211 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 240 50–100 ft 20 100–150 ft 42 150–200 ft 37 200–300 ft 11 300–400 ft 8 400–600 ft 11 600+ 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.