Static water level
The depth to the top of the groundwater — what most people mean by the water table.
SEC. 01 / Free tool · Water table & well depth
How deep is the water tableat your address?
Enter any U.S. address and we’ll read the real wells drilled around it — then show the likely water table depth (static water level), the typical well depth, and how many wells back the number.
17.8M+ recorded wells·All 50 states · Instant & free
Water table depth lookup — drillerdb.comFree · Instant
Or try a sample
SEC. 02 / Water table vs. well depth
Two numbers that decide your well.
The water table — your static water level — is how far down you first reach standing groundwater. Well depth is how far the well is actually drilled, usually well past the water table to reach a clean, productive aquifer that holds up year-round.
A water table at 30 feet but wells drilled to 120 feet is completely normal. This tool shows both so you know what to expect before you budget a single foot of hole.
Look up my addressTypical well depth
How far nearby wells are actually drilled to reach a dependable water supply.
Local aquifer
The water-bearing formation most commonly tapped by wells around you.
Confidence
How many recorded wells back the estimate, and the typical range you'll see.
SEC. 03 / Built on real records
Not a model. Actual wells.
Every estimate is a summary of real wells filed with state agencies and nothing else. Here’s the data behind it.
17.8M
Recorded wells nationwide
92%
Have a recorded total depth
58%
Have a measured water level
Want the raw wells instead of a summary? Browse them on the Well Map, predict your subsurface layers with the Geology Depth Estimator, or find your own well’s record.
SEC. 04 / Field notes
Water table questions.
The water table (the depth to the top of the groundwater, also called the static water level) varies widely by location, elevation and geology. This tool reads every recorded well within a few miles of your address and reports the typical static water level — for example, 'about 34 feet deep, typically 18 to 54 feet.' Enter your address above for a specific estimate built on real nearby wells.
The water table (static water level) is how far below the surface you first hit standing groundwater. Well depth is how far the well is actually drilled — usually well below the water table to reach a reliable, productive aquifer and to leave room for seasonal drawdown. It's common to see a water table around 30 feet but wells drilled to 120+ feet. This tool shows both numbers for your area.
From DrillerDB's database of 17.8 million well records filed with state agencies across the United States. About 92% of those records include a total depth and roughly 58% include a measured static water level. For each lookup we summarize the real wells nearest you — not a model or a guess.
It is a statistical summary of actual recorded wells near you, so it is most accurate in areas with many wells and a consistent aquifer. We show how many wells the estimate is based on and the typical range so you can judge confidence. Where wells are sparse we widen the search or tell you the data is limited. Always confirm with a licensed local driller before you budget a project.
Not necessarily. Hitting water shallow tells you groundwater is present, but a usable well often needs to reach a deeper aquifer that yields enough water year-round and stays clean. That is why this tool reports the typical well depth alongside the water table — the gap between the two is normal and expected.
Yes — it is a great starting point for understanding what to expect and budgeting roughly. Pair it with our Geology Depth Estimator for a layer-by-layer subsurface prediction, then get a firm quote from a licensed driller in your area. Local drillers know site-specific conditions this data can't capture.
Ready for a firm number? Find a licensed well driller near you →
Planning a new well? See what it costs to drill a well and the well location & depth map, or browse all well owner guides.
SEC. 05 / For drilling contractors
Drill wells for a living? This data runs your business.
The same well records behind this tool power quoting, scheduling, well logs, state reports and invoicing for drilling companies across the country.
Disclaimer: Water table and well-depth figures are statistical summaries of nearby recorded wells and should not replace a professional site evaluation. Actual conditions vary by lot. Always consult a licensed well driller before committing to a project.