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Galva, IA (51020): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 298 Iowa DNR records · Ida County

40 ftmedian well depth
23 ft–252 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Galva (51020), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Galva (51020) is 40 ft, based on 279 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 23 ft and 252 ft; 90% are shallower than 331 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Galva (51020)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 40 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,000–$2,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,400–$4,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Galva (51020)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 161 50–100 ft 20 100–150 ft 4 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 42 300–400 ft 42 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 0
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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.