Water Wells in Carbon County, Utah
Carbon County wells run 100-400 ft typically. Price River corridor has good alluvial water; surrounding shale country requires deeper wells with sometimes-mineral water quality.
The calculator pulls your nearest neighbors' driller logs and gives a depth + cost estimate based on what they actually drilled.
Run my addressAbout wells in Carbon County
The primary water-bearing formation here is the Price River alluvial and Mancos Shale-bounded aquifer. Carbon County wells run 100-400 ft typically. Price River corridor has good alluvial water; surrounding shale country requires deeper wells with sometimes-mineral water quality.
Cities and towns in Carbon County
What you'll get from the calculator
- Depth estimate from real driller-submitted logs of your nearest neighbors
- Cost band showing low, typical, high market pricing
- Yield (GPM) estimate graded A–F
- Water quality flags if nearby logs note oil, gas, sulfur, salinity, iron, hardness
- Screen recommendation based on production-zone lithology
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water well cost in Carbon County?
In Carbon County, expect about $33,750 for a typical 250-ft domestic well at the 2026 market rate of $135/ft. Wells under 100 ft run an extra $15/ft due to mobilization. Run your address through the calculator for a precise estimate.
How deep are wells typically in Carbon County?
Most domestic wells in Carbon County target the Price River alluvial and Mancos Shale-bounded aquifer. Typical depth is around 250 ft, with site-by-site variation depending on aquifer geometry and topography.
Who drills wells in Carbon County?
Carbon County is in our service area but we're still adding partner drillers here. Submit your address through the calculator and we'll route your lead to a verified Utah-licensed driller.