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Fonda, IA (50540): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 265 Iowa DNR records · Pocahontas County

135 ftmedian well depth
50 ft–235 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Fonda (50540), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Fonda (50540) is 135 ft, based on 249 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 50 ft and 235 ft; 90% are shallower than 363 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Fonda (50540)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 135 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,375–$8,775; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,100–$13,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Fonda (50540)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 57 50–100 ft 39 100–150 ft 43 150–200 ft 22 200–300 ft 51 300–400 ft 16 400–600 ft 18 600+ ft 3
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Method: medians computed from Iowa DNR records (Iowa DNR Well Information System records, water-supply wells only (monitoring, test, dewatering, injection and closed-loop geothermal wells 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.