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Merlin, OR (97532): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 4,695 OWRD records · Josephine County

136 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–200 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (4,059 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Merlin (97532), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Merlin (97532) is 136 ft, based on 4,420 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 100 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Merlin (97532)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Merlin (97532)?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–50 ft), from 4,395 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 122 50–100 ft 951 100–150 ft 1,457 150–200 ft 706 200–300 ft 694 300–400 ft 260 400–600 ft 165 600+ ft 65
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Method: medians computed from OWRD records (water wells only (log type 'Water Well' — monitoring wells and geotechnical holes excluded); 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.