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Shawmut, MT (59078): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 208 GWIC records · Wheatland County

100 ftmedian well depth
49 ft–179 fttypical depth range
22 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (172 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Shawmut (59078), Montana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Shawmut (59078) is 100 ft, based on 194 wells with recorded depths in the state GWIC database. Half fall between 49 ft and 179 ft; 90% are shallower than 279 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Shawmut (59078)?

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 Shawmut (59078)?

The median static water level is 22 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–60 ft), from 186 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 49 50–100 ft 44 100–150 ft 40 150–200 ft 18 200–300 ft 25 300–400 ft 12 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 4
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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.