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Melvin, MI (48454): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 367 Wellogic records · Sanilac County

102 ftmedian well depth
62 ft–161 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
16 gpmmedian yield (351 tests)

How deep are wells in Melvin (48454), Michigan?

The median drilled well depth in Melvin (48454) is 102 ft, based on 365 wells with recorded depths in the state Wellogic database. Half fall between 62 ft and 161 ft; 90% are shallower than 193 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Melvin (48454)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 137 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,425–$8,905; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,220–$13,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Melvin (48454)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–30 ft), from 355 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 59 50–100 ft 117 100–150 ft 67 150–200 ft 87 200–300 ft 34 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Part of Sanilac 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.