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East Chicago, IN (46312): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 61 IDNR records · Lake County

35 ftmedian well depth
19 ft–133 fttypical depth range
7 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (19 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around East Chicago (46312), Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in and around East Chicago (46312) is 35 ft, based on 57 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half fall between 19 ft and 133 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,684 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around East Chicago (46312)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 35 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $875–$2,275; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,100–$3,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around East Chicago (46312)?

The median static water level is 7 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 5 ft–9 ft), from 48 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 34 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 4 150–200 ft 1 200–300 ft 2 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 7
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Method: medians computed from IDNR records (filed water-well records from the Indiana DNR Division of Water (the public dataset carries no well-use code, so all records are included); 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.