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South Sterling, PA (18460): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 306 PaGWIS records · Wayne County

180 ftmedian well depth
140 ft–249 fttypical depth range
48 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (257 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around South Sterling (18460), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around South Sterling (18460) is 180 ft, based on 270 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 140 ft and 249 ft; 90% are shallower than 377 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around South Sterling (18460)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around South Sterling (18460)?

The median static water level is 48 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–80 ft), from 185 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 11 100–150 ft 66 150–200 ft 71 200–300 ft 71 300–400 ft 25 400–600 ft 18 600+ ft 7
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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.