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Akron, PA (17501): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 170 PaGWIS records · Lancaster County

275 ftmedian well depth
175 ft–350 fttypical depth range
22 ftmedian static water level
3 gpmmedian yield (107 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Akron (17501), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Akron (17501) is 275 ft, based on 169 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 175 ft and 350 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Akron (17501)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 275 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,875–$17,875; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,500–$27,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Akron (17501)?

The median static water level is 22 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–37 ft), from 30 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 20 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 10 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 39 300–400 ft 51 400–600 ft 32 600+ 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.