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Altoona, PA (16603): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 84 PaGWIS records · Blair County

125 ftmedian well depth
59 ft–320 fttypical depth range
11 ftmedian static water level
7 gpmmedian yield (67 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Altoona (16603), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Altoona (16603) is 125 ft, based on 84 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 59 ft and 320 ft; 90% are shallower than 520 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Altoona (16603)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 125 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,125–$8,125; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,500–$12,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Altoona (16603)?

The median static water level is 11 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 6 ft–29 ft), from 22 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 15 50–100 ft 20 100–150 ft 11 150–200 ft 6 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 7 400–600 ft 16 600+ ft 3
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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.