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Wheatland, PA (16161): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 156 PaGWIS records · Mercer County

23 ftmedian well depth
15 ft–53 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
18 gpmmedian yield (20 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Wheatland (16161), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Wheatland (16161) is 23 ft, based on 142 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 15 ft and 53 ft; 90% are shallower than 119 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Wheatland (16161)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 23 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $575–$1,495; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,380–$2,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Wheatland (16161)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 6 ft–38 ft), from 19 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 106 50–100 ft 17 100–150 ft 10 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 1 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 0
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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.