Water wells in Mustang, OK
Mustang, south of Yukon in Canadian County, has grown fast, and many newer neighborhoods are on city water. Homes on the rural edges toward Tuttle and the Canadian River still drill their own wells, and the City handles any local well paperwork through its Community Development office.
What drilling looks like here
Canadian County well records show a 120-foot median depth, with the middle half of wells between 72 and 150 feet. That modeled range puts a complete system at $7,200 to $12,000 (OWRB-based cost index), lower than the Oklahoma County figure of $12,000 to $20,000.
Per-foot pricing
Statewide, drilling runs about $25 to $55 per foot (WellDrillingCosts.com, Oklahoma). Because nobody knows the exact depth to water until the rig reaches it, one guide suggests budgeting 15 to 25% above the estimate (DrillerDB Oklahoma cost guide).
Mustang checklist
- Ask the City whether a well permit or application is required for your address before drilling.
- Confirm the firm's OWRB license (OWRB licensed driller search).
- Ask what is included: pump, pressure tank, wiring and the line to the house are often extra (2026 Oklahoma regional price guide).
- Test the new well yearly (OSU Extension: Well Water Basics).
Questions to ask on a Mustang quote
Ask how the driller will set the casing depth, whether the price covers grouting the full required 10 feet, and how they will disinfect and flush the well before first use. OWRB standards cover seals and disinfection (OWRB Wells & Licensing). Also ask how long the rig will be on site and what the yard will look like afterward, since drill cuttings and water need somewhere to go.
More: county cost table, state rules, water testing.