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Bethel Census Area, Alaska: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Bethel Census Area, Alaska?
The median drilled well depth in Bethel Census Area is 90 ft, based on 237 wells with recorded depths in the state Alaska DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 44 ft and 171 ft; 90% are shallower than 385 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 138 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Bethel Census Area?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 90 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,250–$5,850; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,400–$9,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Bethel Census Area?
The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 11 ft–26 ft), from 169 measurements.
How much water do wells in Bethel Census Area produce?
The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–33 gpm), from 140 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Bethel Census Area?
Companies by number of wells completed in this borough, per the well logs Alaska drillers file with DNR.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| HEFTY DRILLING | 11 |
| SULLIVAN WATER WELLS | 2 |
| LUKE-N-SONS INC | 2 |
| Deneki Outdoors Alaska West | 1 |
| ALPINE DRILLING AND ENTERPRISES | 1 |
| ALPINE DRILLING | 1 |
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Method: medians computed from Alaska DNR records (Alaska DNR WELTS well logs, water-supply wells only (monitoring, test, grounding, geothermal, reinjection and recharge wells 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.