Colorado Well Finder › Wells by county › Grand County › Hot Sulphur Springs
Buying land or a home in Hot Sulphur Springs means looking closely at the well record, not just the listing description. Within 5 miles, Colorado DWR records show 208 permitted wells, with 118 marked as constructed. Of those, 116 report total depth, 31 report pump yield, and 13 report static water level.
The local pattern is mountain fractured bedrock, generally identified on permits as an unnamed or fractured-bedrock aquifer. That makes nearby well records useful for planning, but not a guarantee for a particular lot. A driller still needs to evaluate access, geology, casing and grout requirements, and the proposed well location.
Figures are computed from Colorado Division of Water Resources permit records for permitted wells within 5 miles of Hot Sulphur Springs. Not every permit reports every field; each statistic uses the wells that report it.
| Depth statistic | Feet |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 49 |
| Median | 120 |
| 75th percentile | 252 |
| 90th percentile | 400 |
| Deepest on record | 930 |
| Aquifer named on permits | Wells |
|---|---|
| unnamed / fractured-bedrock aquifer | 207 |
| Dakota | 1 |
| Yield statistic | gpm |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 4.8 |
| Median | 6.5 |
| 75th percentile | 10.0 |
| Median depth to water | 40 ft |
| Median water level by decade | Depth to water |
|---|---|
| Not enough dated measurements | — |
The median reported well depth near Hot Sulphur Springs is 120 feet. The middle half runs from 49 to 252 feet, which is a wide range for estimating a new well. The 90th percentile is 400 feet, and the deepest record reaches 930 feet.
Depths are not evenly distributed. Forty-three percent of reported wells are under 100 feet, while 35% fall between 100 and 300 feet. Another 18% are between 300 and 600 feet, and 3% exceed 600 feet. In fractured granite and gneiss, water-bearing fractures can change sharply from one parcel to the next. A bid based only on the median may not cover a deeper hole.
Among the 31 wells with reported pump yields, the median is 6.5 gallons per minute. The middle half produces from 4.8 to 10.0 gallons per minute. Seventy-four percent of reported wells are in the 5-to-15-gallon-per-minute range, while 23% are between 1 and 5 gallons per minute. Three percent report under 1 gallon per minute, and no reported well is in the 15-plus range.
For a buyer, the 10% share under 1 gallon per minute is a reminder to verify the actual well test and storage setup. Yield is not the same as unlimited household supply. Ask for the permit, construction report, pump information, and any recorded production or water-level testing before relying on a well for a home.
Only 13 wells in the local records report a static water level, so this is a smaller sample than the depth data. The median depth to water is 40 feet, with the middle half from 4 to 120 feet below ground.
That range can affect pump placement, trenching, and expectations during drilling, but it does not establish a water-table trend for Hot Sulphur Springs. The permit totals by decade show drilling activity over time, not water-level measurements: records include 1 permit in the 1960s, 24 in the 1970s, 25 in the 1980s, 44 in the 1990s, 43 in the 2000s, 14 in the 2010s, and 18 in the 2020s. The newest permit year is 2025.
The permit history includes both older and recent work, with 208 permitted wells within the mapped area. The most active driller named in these records is Mcpherson Drilling Company, listed with Mcpherson, Benny Don, on 34 wells. James Drilling, listed with Keaton, Jordan K., appears on 8. J & J Drilling Inc., listed with Dale, John U., appears on 7.
These records can help identify contractors familiar with the area, but a permit count is not a current recommendation or a guarantee of availability. For a new project, confirm licensing, insurance, access requirements, estimated depth range, casing and grout scope, pump testing, and what happens if the hole is unusually deep or produces little water.
The local cost model assumes fractured mountain bedrock, including granite and gneiss. The drilling rate is typically $65 to $100 per foot. At the 120-foot median depth, the drilled hole works out to about $7,800 to $12,000.
A finished well is more than the hole. Including the pump, pressure tank, trenching, and electrical work, the modeled total at that depth is about $13,800 to $24,000. That is a planning range, not a fixed quote. The depth spread matters: a well near 252 feet, the upper end of the middle half, can require substantially more drilling than the median, while a difficult site may go much deeper.
Most permitted wells in this area are domestic or household wells, making up 78% of the records. Stock wells account for 13%, monitoring wells for 9%, and irrigation wells for 1%. The aquifer name on 207 permits is unnamed or fractured bedrock; 1 permit names the Dakota aquifer. No wells in the records are Denver Basin aquifer wells.
Environmental review deserves attention. Mapped sites within about 10 miles include 5 PFAS sampling or contamination sites, 150 historic mine features, and 4 EPA Superfund or cleanup sites. That does not prove contamination at a particular parcel. Test the existing well water, review nearby mine and cleanup locations, and confirm septic setbacks, drainfield soil, driveway access, and the building area before closing or starting excavation.
| Decade permitted | Wells |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 18 |
| Most active drillers on record | Wells |
|---|---|
| Mcpherson Drilling Company (Mcpherson, Benny Don) | 34 |
| James Drilling (Keaton, Jordan K.) | 8 |
| J & J Drilling Inc. (Dale, John U) | 7 |
How this is built: the median permitted depth here times the per-foot range for this ground, plus the normal system costs. A lot at the 75th-percentile depth (252 ft) would run roughly $22,380–$37,200. See the full Colorado well cost guide.
Counts come from EPA, USGS and state datasets layered on the Colorado Well Finder map. A count is not a verdict on any one well; it tells you what to test for.
The numbers above are the area average. Your lot is one point on the map. Search the address to see the real depth, yield and aquifer of each permitted well around it.
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The median reported well depth within 5 miles of Hot Sulphur Springs is 120 feet. The middle half runs from 49 to 252 feet, but the records also include wells reaching 930 feet. Forty-three percent are under 100 feet, while 18% are between 300 and 600 feet. Fractured mountain bedrock makes individual sites unpredictable.
The local drilling model uses $65 to $100 per foot. At the 120-foot median depth, the drilled hole is estimated at $7,800 to $12,000. A finished well including pump, tank, trenching, and electrical work is estimated at $13,800 to $24,000. A deeper hole, difficult access, or additional site work can change the quote.
Among the 31 wells with reported pump yields, the median is 6.5 gallons per minute, and the middle half ranges from 4.8 to 10.0. Seventy-four percent report 5 to 15 gallons per minute. Three percent report under 1 gallon per minute, so buyers should review the actual well test and storage capacity rather than rely on an area average.
Safety depends on the individual well and test results. Records show 5 PFAS sampling or contamination sites, 150 historic mine features, and 4 EPA Superfund or cleanup sites within about 10 miles. Those mapped sites do not establish contamination on every parcel. Test the well water, inspect the well construction, and review nearby environmental records before purchase.
Colorado DWR records show 208 permitted wells within 5 miles, with 118 recorded as constructed. Most are domestic or household wells, at 78% of the recorded use mix. The newest permit year is 2025. Nearby records can help with planning, but they do not prove that a new lot will match neighboring depth or yield.
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