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Salt Lake County, Utah: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Salt Lake County, Utah?
The median drilled well depth in Salt Lake County is 160 ft, based on 4,567 wells with recorded depths in the state Utah DWRi database. Half of all wells fall between 64 ft and 298 ft; 90% are shallower than 560 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 60 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Salt Lake County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 60 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,500–$3,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,600–$6,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Salt Lake County?
The median static water level is 49 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–120 ft), from 1,368 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Salt Lake County?
Companies by number of wells drilled in this county, per the logs Utah drillers file with the Division of Water Rights.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| ZIMMERMAN, MIKE WELL SERVICE | 269 |
| MALCOLM DRILLING | 236 |
| DIRECT PUSH SERVICES, LLC | 93 |
| HARK DRILLING | 91 |
| CASCADE DRILLING, L.P. | 59 |
| DEECO WATER WELLS | 48 |
| HOLT SERVICES INC. | 30 |
| STEWART DRILLING | 21 |
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Method: medians computed from Utah DWRi records (Utah DWRi well logs; depths 0-5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.