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Macon, TN (38048): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 747 TDEC records · Fayette County

150 ftmedian well depth
130 ft–170 fttypical depth range
80 ftmedian static water level
18 gpmmedian yield (426 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Macon (38048), Tennessee?

The median drilled well depth in and around Macon (38048) is 150 ft, based on 744 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half fall between 130 ft and 170 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Macon (38048)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 150 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,750–$9,750; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,000–$15,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Macon (38048)?

The median static water level is 80 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 70 ft–100 ft), from 715 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 18 100–150 ft 329 150–200 ft 318 200–300 ft 72 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 1
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Method: medians computed from TDEC records (TDEC reported water wells; 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.