Sedalia, Colorado Well Depths, Yields, and Costs

How deep are wells around Sedalia?

How much water do wells make near Sedalia?

How deep are wells around Sedalia?

The median reported well depth near Sedalia is 350 feet. The middle half of wells falls between 100 and 575 feet, while the 90th percentile reaches 829 feet. The recorded range is broad: 25% are under 100 feet, 18% are 100 to 300 feet, 36% are 300 to 600 feet, and 22% are 600 feet or deeper.

For a drilling bid, that spread is important. A 350-foot estimate may be reasonable for early budgeting, but it should not be treated as a guaranteed target. The deepest record is 2,645 feet, showing how far conditions can vary. Sedalia's Denver Basin sedimentary bedrock generally gives a driller more regional context than fractured granite, but the producing interval and finished depth still depend on the lot.

What yield can a Sedalia well provide?

Among wells reporting pump yield, the median is 13.0 gallons per minute, with the middle half between 10.0 and 15.0 gallons per minute. The reported mix is favorable for planning: 59% produce between 5 and 15 gallons per minute, and 39% report more than 15 gallons per minute. Another 2% fall between 1 and 5 gallons per minute, while 0% are recorded under 1 gallon per minute.

That does not mean every new well will make 13.0 gallons per minute. Pump yield is a test result, and only 727 wells report one. Ask for the permit, completion information, and pumping test for any existing property. For a new build, storage, pump sizing, household demand, and the well's legal use all need to be considered together.

Sedalia water levels and the measured trend

Reported static water levels have a median depth of 250 feet below the surface, with the middle half between 151 and 378 feet. Only 118 wells report a static water level, so these figures describe the available records rather than every well near Sedalia.

The decade series shows a modestly deeper measured water level in newer records: the median was 280 feet below surface in the 2010s and 295 feet in the 2020s. That is a signal worth checking, but it is not enough by itself to prove a regional decline. Measurement locations, aquifers, seasons, and well construction can differ. A buyer should compare the subject well with nearby wells in the same aquifer and request current water-level information when available.

Who has drilled near Sedalia, and when?

The permit history is long. Records show 27 permits from the 1950s, 70 from the 1960s, 235 from the 1970s, 212 from the 1980s, 437 from the 1990s, 618 from the 2000s, 265 from the 2010s, and 109 from the 2020s. The newest permit year in the records is 2025.

Most active driller names in this area’s records are Hier Drilling Co Inc, identified with Bruce A. Hier, at 548 records; Authorized, identified as Pe, Pg, at 199; and Hier Drilling Co., identified with Peter J. Hier, at 138. The database contains 2,384 permitted wells, but only 1,161 are recorded as constructed. Treat the driller history as a research lead, not a recommendation, and verify current licensing, scope, and availability before hiring anyone.

What does a new well cost near Sedalia?

The local cost model uses a typical drilling rate of $50 to $70 per foot in Denver Basin sedimentary bedrock. At the 350-foot median depth, the drilled hole is estimated at about $17,500 to $24,500. A finished well, including the pump, tank, trenching, and electrical, is estimated at about $23,500 to $36,500.

Those figures are planning ranges, not a fixed quote. Depth is the largest variable, and the bid should state what happens if the hole goes deeper, the yield is poor, or casing and grouting requirements change. Confirm whether permitting, water testing, access work, power, storage, and treatment are included. A low drilling price can be misleading if the finished system costs are listed separately.

Sedalia risks to check before you buy or build

Environmental screening deserves attention around Sedalia. Within about ten miles, the mapped records include 51 PFAS sampling or contamination sites, 23 historic mine features, and 18 EPA Superfund or cleanup sites. A mapped site does not prove that a particular well is affected, but it is a reason to test the water and investigate the property’s position relative to those records.

Low yield and dry holes remain possible even where nearby wells perform well. Confirm the permit’s legal use: domestic or household wells make up 46% of the records, stock wells 18%, irrigation 6%, and monitoring 21%. Colorado exempt household-use wells still have a 35-gpm pumping limit, and over-appropriated basins may require an augmentation plan. Keep the well, septic system, and building envelope separated as required, and verify access for drilling equipment before closing.

A practical plan for a Sedalia lot

Start with the DWR permit records for the lot and the nearest comparable wells, including depth, aquifer, reported yield, static water level, and legal use. The aquifer names in this area include unnamed or fractured-bedrock aquifer, Denver, and Arapahoe; 97% of the named aquifer records are Denver Basin aquifer wells. Similar geology and nearby completed wells provide better guidance than a countywide average.

Before building, get a driller’s written estimate, confirm the permit path, and budget for the complete water system rather than the hole alone. Test an existing well for potability and relevant local concerns, inspect the pump and pressure equipment, and verify septic suitability, driveway access, electrical service, and the planned house location. If the lot has no well, make the water risk part of the purchase decision instead of assuming a successful neighboring well guarantees yours.

Well permits by decade near Sedalia

What a new well costs in Sedalia, CO

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 (575 ft) would run roughly $34,750–$52,250. See the full Colorado well cost guide.

Environmental sites mapped within about 10 miles

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.

Buying land near Sedalia? Know what it costs to build before you buy the dirt.

A listing photo can't tell you whether a lot is a dream or a money pit. Two parcels near Sedalia can carry the same asking price while one needs an $80,000 driveway and a $45,000 engineered septic the other doesn't. The well numbers on this page are the start of that answer. A Tri-Lakes Site Feasibility Report is the rest of it: a licensed general contractor, excavator and septic installer reads the parcel the way we would if we were about to build on it, and puts the real cost in writing before your money is committed.

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