1,429 LOCAL WELL RECORDS

Well Drilling Cost in Whitecourt, Alberta

Well drilling cost in Whitecourt depends heavily on depth, casing, geology, access and quote inclusions. Local records show a 148 ft median depth and a 100205 ft typical range to help frame contractor conversations.

Median recorded depth148 ft

6% deeper than Alberta's 140 ft median.

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Reported wells analyzed1,429

Usable water-supply records with plausible depth values.

Median depth148 ft

Half of usable records are shallower and half deeper.

Average depth159 ft

More affected by unusually deep wells than the median.

Typical range100205 ft

The middle 50% of recorded depths.

Shallowest included10 ft

Records below 10 ft are excluded.

Deepest included600 ft

An observed extreme, not a drilling expectation.

LOCAL COST CONTEXT

How much does it cost to drill a well in Whitecourt?

There is no trustworthy single price for Whitecourt. Official records do not include invoices, but they show that the middle half of recorded wells are 100205 ft deep. Contractors must still price casing, geology, access, pump equipment, site work and exclusions for the specific property.

Typical local depth100205 ft
Local price evidenceNot recorded
Price disclaimer:Historical depth records are not invoices or quotes. Only a contractor's written, site-specific scope can establish project pricing.
WATER & CONSTRUCTION SIGNALS

More than depth: what Whitecourt records contain

These fields come from a stratified sample of 1,429 local records and are shown with coverage counts.

Recorded well yield8 GPM median

Typical sampled range: 510 GPM across 862 records.

Static water level ft median

Middle 50%: ft below ground across 0 records.

Common drilling methodRotary

Rotary (796) · Unknown (237) · Rotary - Air (196)

Common logged geologyVaried

Completion eraMedian year 1997

Newest sampled record: 2026 · 119 completed since 2015.

HOW DEEP ARE WELLS?

Recorded depth distribution in Whitecourt

0 ftMedian 148 ft400 ft

Most usable records fall between 100 and 205 ft. The average is 11 ft above the median, showing how extreme wells influence a simple average.

LOCAL INSIGHTS

What stands out

  1. Regional depth contextThe local median is 6% deeper than Alberta overall.
  2. Useful pump-test coverage60% of usable records include a reported GPM value.
  3. Meaningful local variabilityThe middle half of wells spans 105 vertical feet.
ACCURATE COST PLANNING

What should a Whitecourt well quote include?

Compare written scopes rather than multiplying a regional depth by a generic per-foot rate.

Drilling scope

Per-foot rate, minimum charge, bore diameter and what happens if the well must go deeper.

Casing and sealing

Included casing footage, material, extra-foot rate, grout and sanitary completion.

Pump system

Pump, drop pipe, wire, pressure tank, controls, pitless adapter and installation.

Site work

Mobilization, rig access, trenching, waterline, electrical runs and restoration.

Testing and treatment

Pump testing, laboratory water tests and whether treatment equipment is excluded.

Taxes and contingencies

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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LOCAL COST QUESTIONS

Whitecourt 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 Whitecourt?

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 Whitecourt?

The median recorded water-supply well depth is 148 feet. The middle 50% of 1,429 usable local records ranges from 100 to 205 feet.

What affects well drilling cost in Whitecourt?

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 Whitecourt 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 Whitecourt?

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 Whitecourt

Well IDs connect these observations back to individual government records. Extremes should not be treated as expected depths.

Deepest recorded wells

#DepthMunicipalityYearWell ID
1600 ftWhitecourt200912001913
2560 ftWhitecourt2000498128
3542 ftWhitecourt1955394339
4520 ftWhitecourt2000490674
5500 ftWhitecourt1983393542

Shallowest recorded wells

#DepthMunicipalityYearWell ID
110 ftWhitecourtNot reported392820
211 ftWhitecourtNot reported363765
311 ftWhitecourtNot reported393498
412 ftWhitecourtNot reported361834
512 ftWhitecourtNot reported392774
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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.

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