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Ottawa County, Kansas: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,394 KGS records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Ottawa County, Kansas?
The median drilled well depth in Ottawa County is 79 ft, based on 1,392 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS database. Half of all wells fall between 52 ft and 118 ft; 90% are shallower than 155 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 106 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Ottawa County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 106 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,650–$6,890; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,360–$10,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Ottawa County?
The median static water level is 32 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–57 ft), from 1,358 measurements.
How much water do wells in Ottawa County produce?
The median tested yield is 25 gpm (middle half: 13 gpm–50 gpm), from 1,122 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Ottawa County?
Contractors by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per WWC-5 water well records filed with the Kansas Geological Survey.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Peterson McNett Drilling, Inc. | 37 |
| Associated Drilling, Inc. | 28 |
| Peterson McNett Drlg | 26 |
| GeoCore, LLC | 17 |
| Associated Drilling, Inc. #990 | 17 |
| Flint Hills Drlg #914 | 16 |
| Pestinger Pump & Water Well Drlg., Inc. | 13 |
| G and A Pump and Windmill Service | 13 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Ottawa County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Bennington (67422) — 475 wells, median 60 ft
- Minneapolis (67467) — 427 wells, median 100 ft
- Tescott (67484) — 272 wells, median 62 ft
- Delphos (67436) — 234 wells, median 111 ft
Method: medians computed from KGS records (WWC-5 water well records; monitoring, environmental, geothermal and test holes excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.