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ZIP 17517, Lancaster County: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in ZIP 17517, Pennsylvania?
The median drilled well depth in ZIP 17517 is 200 ft, based on 802 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 140 ft and 250 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 17517?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in ZIP 17517?
The median static water level is 23 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–36 ft), from 51 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
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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.