Water Wells in Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake County wells reach a productive principal aquifer at 200-600 ft. Most residential properties are on city water; new domestic wells are uncommon and usually on larger benchland or unincorporated lots.
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 Salt Lake County
The primary water-bearing formation here is the Salt Lake Valley principal aquifer. Salt Lake County wells reach a productive principal aquifer at 200-600 ft. Most residential properties are on city water; new domestic wells are uncommon and usually on larger benchland or unincorporated lots.
Cities and towns in Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake County?
In Salt Lake County, expect about $47,250 for a typical 350-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 Salt Lake County?
Most domestic wells in Salt Lake County target the Salt Lake Valley principal aquifer. Typical depth is around 350 ft, with site-by-site variation depending on aquifer geometry and topography.
Who drills wells in Salt Lake County?
Salt Lake 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.