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Buying land or a home in Meridian Village means looking beyond the listing’s well label. Colorado DWR permit records within five miles show how deep nearby wells were drilled, what they reported for yield, and how much the local geology can affect a new-well bid.
The area includes Sierra Ridge, Stepping Stone, Grand View Estates, Stonegate, Meridian and Lone Tree. Records cover 5,087 permitted wells, although only 2,483 are recorded as constructed and 1,545 report a pump yield. Use these numbers to set expectations, not to guarantee what a particular lot will produce.
Figures are computed from Colorado Division of Water Resources permit records for permitted wells within 5 miles of Meridian Village. Not every permit reports every field; each statistic uses the wells that report it.
| Depth statistic | Feet |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 200 |
| Median | 354 |
| 75th percentile | 528 |
| 90th percentile | 690 |
| Deepest on record | 3,220 |
| Aquifer named on permits | Wells |
|---|---|
| unnamed / fractured-bedrock aquifer | 1,991 |
| Lower Dawson | 1,139 |
| Denver | 708 |
| Yield statistic | gpm |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 11.0 |
| Median | 14.0 |
| 75th percentile | 15.0 |
| Median depth to water | 257 ft |
| Median water level by decade | Depth to water |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 123 ft |
| 1980s | 236 ft |
| 2000s | 470 ft |
| 2010s | 370 ft |
| 2020s | 163 ft |
The median reported well depth is 354 feet. The middle half runs from 200 to 528 feet, so a driller bidding a new well here should account for substantial variation from lot to lot. The 90th percentile is 690 feet, and the deepest record reaches 3,220 feet.
Depths reflect Denver Basin sedimentary bedrock and the aquifer encountered on the parcel. The depth mix is useful for a first estimate: 44% of wells are between 300 and 600 feet, while 17% are 600 feet or deeper. A 354-foot planning depth is more realistic than assuming every nearby well is shallow. Ask for a written bid that states the per-foot rate, casing and grout assumptions, pump work, and what happens if the hole must go deeper.
Reported pump yields are generally favorable compared with a low-producing mountain well. The median is 14.0 gallons per minute, and the middle half is 11.0 to 15.0 gallons per minute. The records show 58% producing 5 to 15 gallons per minute and 42% producing more than 15 gallons per minute.
No reported wells fall under 5 gallons per minute in this dataset. That does not make a specific parcel risk-free: the yield sample includes only 1,545 records, and a neighbor’s result does not prove the same fracture or water-bearing zone crosses your lot. Confirm the permit’s allowed use, complete the required pumping test, and size the pump, pressure tank and storage around the home’s actual demand rather than assuming the median yield is guaranteed.
Among the 194 records reporting static water level, the median depth to water is 257 feet, with the middle half from 96 to 465 feet below the surface. This spread matters when estimating pump setting, electrical needs and the depth a driller must maintain before reaching a usable water zone.
The decade medians do not form a simple steady decline. Reported depth to water was 123 feet in the 1970s, 236 feet in the 1980s, 470 feet in the 2000s, 370 feet in the 2010s and 163 feet in the 2020s. Those values come from different wells and measurement records, so they should not be treated as a continuous monitoring station. Have a well professional compare nearby logs and current measurements for the specific subdivision or lot.
Permit activity is strongest in the older records. Colorado DWR shows 988 permits issued in the 1980s, 900 in the 1970s, 703 in the 1990s, 599 in the 2000s, 429 in the 2010s and 252 in the 2020s. The newest permit year is 2025, confirming that drilling continues in the area.
The most common driller names in the records are Hier Drilling Co Inc, associated with Bruce A. Hier, with 795 records, and Hier Drilling Co., associated with Peter J. Hier, with 542. “Authorized (Pe, Pg)” appears on 421 records. These are permit-record associations, not a recommendation or proof of current availability. Review the actual well construction reports, permit conditions and abandonment history before relying on a neighboring well.
The local drilling model uses a typical rate of $50 to $70 per foot in Denver Basin sedimentary bedrock. At the 354-foot median depth, the drilled hole is estimated at about $17,700 to $24,800. That is only the hole, not a functioning household water system.
A finished well including the pump, tank, trenching and electrical is estimated at $23,700 to $36,800 at the median depth. Deeper-than-typical drilling, difficult access, casing and grout requirements, power distance, and site conditions can move the actual bid outside that range. Request an itemized proposal and ask which charges are fixed, which are per foot, and whether the price includes testing, permits, water-line trenching and final connection to the house.
Low yield is not the main warning in these records, but incomplete reporting still matters: only 1,545 wells report a pump yield and 194 report a static water level. A dry hole, an unsuccessful test, or a water-bearing zone that does not extend across the property can create a major cost. The aquifer labels include 1,991 unnamed or fractured-bedrock wells, 1,139 Lower Dawson wells and 708 Denver wells; all recorded aquifer wells are in the Denver Basin system.
Environmental screening also deserves attention. The mapped area within about ten miles includes 106 PFAS sampling or contamination sites, 9 historic mine features and 3 EPA Superfund or cleanup sites. Order a current water-quality test, check the well’s construction and treatment history, and locate septic setbacks, reserve areas, driveway access and the proposed building site before buying.
Start with the parcel’s own DWR permit and every usable neighboring log, especially in Sierra Ridge, Stepping Stone, Grand View Estates, Stonegate, Meridian and Lone Tree. Compare total depth, static water level, aquifer name, casing and grout, pump yield and permitted use. A domestic or household permit is not interchangeable with stock or irrigation rights, and a new exempt household-use well still has to meet current Colorado requirements.
Before construction, confirm water service for the planned house, septic layout, access for a drill rig, electrical routing and the location of tanks and pressure equipment. In an over-appropriated basin, an augmentation plan may be required for the intended use. Have the driller and a septic professional review the lot together, then carry a realistic drilling allowance based on the local depth range rather than the cheapest nearby example.
| Decade permitted | Wells |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 82 |
| 1960s | 163 |
| 1970s | 900 |
| 1980s | 988 |
| 1990s | 703 |
| 2000s | 599 |
| 2010s | 429 |
| 2020s | 252 |
| Most active drillers on record | Wells |
|---|---|
| Hier Drilling Co Inc (Hier, Bruce A.) | 795 |
| Hier Drilling Co. (Hier, Peter J) | 542 |
| Authorized (Pe, Pg) | 421 |
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 (528 ft) would run roughly $32,400–$48,960. 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 five miles of Meridian Village is 354 feet. The middle half is 200 to 528 feet, and 17% of wells are 600 feet or deeper. A local bid should allow for variation caused by Denver Basin geology and the aquifer reached on the individual parcel.
The drilling model uses $50 to $70 per foot. At the 354-foot median depth, the drilled hole is about $17,700 to $24,800. A finished well with pump, tank, trenching and electrical is estimated at $23,700 to $36,800. Deeper drilling and site conditions can change the final price.
The median reported pump yield is 14.0 gallons per minute, with a middle-half range of 11.0 to 15.0 gallons per minute. Records show 58% producing 5 to 15 gallons per minute and 42% producing more than 15. These are area records, not a guarantee for a new well.
Safety depends on the individual well and its water test. Mapped sites within about ten miles include 106 PFAS sampling or contamination sites, 9 historic mine features and 3 EPA Superfund or cleanup sites. Test the well for relevant contaminants, inspect construction, and check treatment history before relying on the water.
The reported decade medians do not show a simple steady decline. Depth to water was 123 feet in the 1970s, 236 feet in the 1980s, 470 feet in the 2000s, 370 feet in the 2010s and 163 feet in the 2020s. Because these are different wells and only 194 records report levels, use them as context, not a trend measurement.
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