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Copper River Census Area, Alaska: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Copper River Census Area, Alaska?
The median drilled well depth in Copper River Census Area is 87 ft, based on 450 wells with recorded depths in the state Alaska DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 48 ft and 180 ft; 90% are shallower than 240 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 98 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Copper River Census Area?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 87 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,175–$5,655; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,220–$8,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Copper River Census Area?
The median static water level is 33 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–109 ft), from 238 measurements.
How much water do wells in Copper River Census Area produce?
The median tested yield is 13 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–25 gpm), from 181 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Copper River 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 | 30 |
| PIONEER PEAK INDUSTRIES D/B/A VALLEY WELL DRILLING | 8 |
| Clearwater Wells, LLC | 3 |
| PIONEER PEAK INDUSTRIES VALLEY WELL DRILLING | 3 |
| LUKE-N-SONS INC | 2 |
| ALPINE DRILLING AND ENTERPRISES | 2 |
| WHEATON WATER WELL, INC | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Copper River Census Area
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Copper Center (99573) — 110 wells, median 79 ft
- Glennallen (99588) — 69 wells, median 110 ft
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.