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Mc Knightstown, PA (17343): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 98 PaGWIS records · Adams County

160 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–200 fttypical depth range
22 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (91 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Mc Knightstown (17343), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Mc Knightstown (17343) is 160 ft, based on 94 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 120 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 279 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Mc Knightstown (17343)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Mc Knightstown (17343)?

The median static water level is 22 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–36 ft), from 59 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 28 150–200 ft 23 200–300 ft 22 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 6 600+ 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.