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Melville, MT (59055): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 351 GWIC records · Sweet Grass County

100 ftmedian well depth
52 ft–180 fttypical depth range
28 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (287 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Melville (59055), Montana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Melville (59055) is 100 ft, based on 341 wells with recorded depths in the state GWIC database. Half fall between 52 ft and 180 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Melville (59055)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Melville (59055)?

The median static water level is 28 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–60 ft), from 299 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 74 50–100 ft 93 100–150 ft 65 150–200 ft 35 200–300 ft 39 300–400 ft 20 400–600 ft 10 600+ ft 5
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Method: medians computed from GWIC records (site type WELL, non-abandoned; 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.