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Smithton, PA (15479): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 81 PaGWIS records · Westmoreland County

20 ftmedian well depth
15 ft–63 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (17 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Smithton (15479), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Smithton (15479) is 20 ft, based on 78 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 15 ft and 63 ft; 90% are shallower than 107 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Smithton (15479)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 20 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $500–$1,300; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,200–$2,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Smithton (15479)?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–35 ft), from 13 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 56 50–100 ft 13 100–150 ft 6 150–200 ft 1 200–300 ft 0 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 2
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Method: medians computed from PaGWIS records (PaGWIS water wells; wells recorded solely as monitoring, observation, geothermal, injection or oil-and-gas holes are excluded, as are the few records the state labels a tunnel, drain, sinkhole or pond; depths 0-5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.