Usable water-supply records with plausible depth values.
2,253 LOCAL WELL RECORDS
Well Drilling Cost in Edson, Alberta
Well drilling cost in Edson depends heavily on depth, casing, geology, access and quote inclusions. Local records show a 140 ft median depth and a 100–175 ft typical range to help frame contractor conversations.
Median recorded depth140 ft
About the same as Alberta's 140 ft median.
INTERACTIVE LOCAL WELL EXPLORER
Map and well records in Edson
Search an address to focus nearby records, or filter by depth, yield and completion year. The sorted well list updates with the map.
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Half of usable records are shallower and half deeper.
More affected by unusually deep wells than the median.
The middle 50% of recorded depths.
Records below 10 ft are excluded.
An observed extreme, not a drilling expectation.
LOCAL COST CONTEXT
How much does it cost to drill a well in Edson?
There is no trustworthy single price for Edson. Official records do not include invoices, but they show that the middle half of recorded wells are 100–175 ft deep. Contractors must still price casing, geology, access, pump equipment, site work and exclusions for the specific property.
WATER & CONSTRUCTION SIGNALS
More than depth: what Edson records contain
These fields come from a stratified sample of 2,253 local records and are shown with coverage counts.
Typical sampled range: 10–15 GPM across 968 records.
Middle 50%: —–— ft below ground across 0 records.
Rotary (1377) · Rotary - Air (337) · Unknown (310)
Newest sampled record: 2026 · 178 completed since 2015.
Recorded depth distribution in Edson
0 ftMedian 140 ft400 ft
Most usable records fall between 100 and 175 ft. The average is 1 ft above the median, showing how extreme wells influence a simple average.
What stands out
- Regional depth contextThe local median matches Alberta overall.
- Useful pump-test coverage43% of usable records include a reported GPM value.
- Meaningful local variabilityThe middle half of wells spans 75 vertical feet.
ACCURATE COST PLANNING
What should a Edson well quote include?
Compare written scopes rather than multiplying a regional depth by a generic per-foot rate.
Per-foot rate, minimum charge, bore diameter and what happens if the well must go deeper.
Included casing footage, material, extra-foot rate, grout and sanitary completion.
Pump, drop pipe, wire, pressure tank, controls, pitless adapter and installation.
Mobilization, rig access, trenching, waterline, electrical runs and restoration.
Pump testing, laboratory water tests and whether treatment equipment is excluded.
Taxes, permits or approvals, unsuccessful-hole terms and other stated exclusions.
Price disclaimer: WellEstimate does not have verified contractor transaction data for this region and therefore does not publish a regional dollar estimate.
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Edson well drilling cost FAQ
Practical answers grounded in local records, with the limits of preliminary planning made clear.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Edson?
The official well records do not contain contractor prices, so a reliable local dollar figure cannot be calculated from them. Ask licensed contractors for itemized quotes based on the property, expected depth, casing, access, pump, trenching, electrical work, testing and treatment.
How deep are wells in Edson?
The median recorded water-supply well depth is 140 feet. The middle 50% of 2,253 usable local records ranges from 100 to 175 feet.
What affects well drilling cost in Edson?
Important cost factors include required depth, casing and overburden, bedrock conditions, drill-rig access, mobilization, pump sizing, trenching, pressure equipment, water treatment and testing.
What should a Edson well drilling quote include?
Compare the drilling rate and minimum charge, included casing and grout, pump and pressure equipment, mobilization, trenching, electrical work, testing, restoration, taxes, exclusions and additional-depth terms.
Can nearby wells predict the cost of a new well in Edson?
Nearby records can show historical depth, geology, yield and construction patterns, but they cannot predict an exact new-well depth or price. Use them to test quote assumptions, then rely on a licensed contractor's written site-specific scope.
TRACEABLE WELL RECORDS
Deepest and shallowest wells in Edson
Well IDs connect these observations back to individual government records. Extremes should not be treated as expected depths.
Deepest recorded wells
| # | Depth | Municipality | Year | Well ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 915 ft | Edson | 1966 | 447979 |
| 2 | 912 ft | Edson | 1966 | 447816 |
| 3 | 710 ft | Edson | Not reported | 481949 |
| 4 | 702 ft | Edson | 1966 | 447969 |
| 5 | 631 ft | Edson | 1966 | 447850 |
Shallowest recorded wells
| # | Depth | Municipality | Year | Well ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ft | Edson | Not reported | 452207 |
| 2 | 10 ft | Edson | Not reported | 481205 |
| 3 | 12 ft | Edson | 1969 | 481208 |
| 4 | 13 ft | Edson | Not reported | 447967 |
| 5 | 14 ft | Edson | Not reported | 481211 |
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Source: Alberta Water Well Information Database (AWWID) · dataset through 2026-08-12 · Alberta domestic/stock/municipal water-well reports with recorded depths from 10 to 1,500 ft (imperial AWWID units). Regional counts use OData totals; depth percentiles use sampled report pages within each bbox. Information disclaimer: Historical records are planning context, not a site assessment or professional advice. Records may be incomplete, approximately located or unrepresentative of a future well. Open Government Licence – Alberta.