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Chatham, MI (49816): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 215 Wellogic records · Alger County

87 ftmedian well depth
63 ft–125 fttypical depth range
27 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (210 tests)

How deep are wells in Chatham (49816), Michigan?

The median drilled well depth in Chatham (49816) is 87 ft, based on 215 wells with recorded depths in the state Wellogic database. Half fall between 63 ft and 125 ft; 90% are shallower than 181 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Chatham (49816)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Chatham (49816)?

The median static water level is 27 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–39 ft), from 210 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 20 50–100 ft 98 100–150 ft 67 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 17 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Part of Alger County well records.

Method: medians computed from Wellogic records (water-supply wells only (household, irrigation, industrial, Type I/II/III public supply) — heat-pump, test and unclassified 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.