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Carlton, PA (16311): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 167 PaGWIS records · Mercer County

78 ftmedian well depth
55 ft–117 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (145 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Carlton (16311), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Carlton (16311) is 78 ft, based on 166 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 55 ft and 117 ft; 90% are shallower than 167 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Carlton (16311)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 78 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,950–$5,070; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,680–$7,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Carlton (16311)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 23 ft–68 ft), from 125 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 27 50–100 ft 80 100–150 ft 40 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 1
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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.