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Orviston, PA (16864): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 85 PaGWIS records · Centre County

165 ftmedian well depth
45 ft–294 fttypical depth range
47 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (51 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Orviston (16864), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Orviston (16864) is 165 ft, based on 79 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 45 ft and 294 ft; 90% are shallower than 372 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Orviston (16864)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 165 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,125–$10,725; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,900–$16,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Orviston (16864)?

The median static water level is 47 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–68 ft), from 15 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 22 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 10 150–200 ft 6 200–300 ft 16 300–400 ft 14 400–600 ft 4 600+ 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.