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Elmhurst, PA (18416): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 150 PaGWIS records · Lackawanna County

300 ftmedian well depth
200 ft–377 fttypical depth range
90 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (130 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Elmhurst (18416), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Elmhurst (18416) is 300 ft, based on 146 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 200 ft and 377 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Elmhurst (18416)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Elmhurst (18416)?

The median static water level is 90 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 62 ft–137 ft), from 102 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 2 100–150 ft 8 150–200 ft 20 200–300 ft 35 300–400 ft 45 400–600 ft 19 600+ ft 12
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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.