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Big Bay, MI (49808): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 280 Wellogic records · Marquette County

83 ftmedian well depth
59 ft–120 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (261 tests)

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How deep are wells in Big Bay (49808), Michigan?

The median drilled well depth in Big Bay (49808) is 83 ft, based on 279 wells with recorded depths in the state Wellogic database. Half fall between 59 ft and 120 ft; 90% are shallower than 161 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Big Bay (49808)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 83 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,075–$5,395; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,980–$8,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Big Bay (49808)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–30 ft), from 276 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 58 50–100 ft 112 100–150 ft 78 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 10 300–400 ft 7 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 0
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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.