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ZIP 18017, Northampton County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 139 PaGWIS records · Northampton County

140 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–243 fttypical depth range
60 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (45 tests)

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How deep are wells in ZIP 18017, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 18017 is 140 ft, based on 132 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 100 ft and 243 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 18017?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 140 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,500–$9,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,400–$14,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in ZIP 18017?

The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–80 ft), from 49 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 7 50–100 ft 22 100–150 ft 38 150–200 ft 17 200–300 ft 31 300–400 ft 15 400–600 ft 2 600+ 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.