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ZIP 16870, Centre County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 398 PaGWIS records · Centre County

150 ftmedian well depth
39 ft–250 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (209 tests)

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How deep are wells in ZIP 16870, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 16870 is 150 ft, based on 393 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 39 ft and 250 ft; 90% are shallower than 399 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 16870?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 150 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,750–$9,750; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,000–$15,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in ZIP 16870?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–84 ft), from 35 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 120 50–100 ft 32 100–150 ft 42 150–200 ft 60 200–300 ft 57 300–400 ft 42 400–600 ft 30 600+ ft 10
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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.