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ZIP 15563, Somerset County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 194 PaGWIS records · Somerset County

160 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–300 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (151 tests)

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How deep are wells in ZIP 15563, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 15563 is 160 ft, based on 191 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 100 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 380 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 15563?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in ZIP 15563?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–60 ft), from 53 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 7 50–100 ft 33 100–150 ft 42 150–200 ft 31 200–300 ft 26 300–400 ft 35 400–600 ft 15 600+ 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.