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Mertztown, PA (19539): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 355 PaGWIS records · Berks County

180 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–251 fttypical depth range
55 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (160 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Mertztown (19539), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Mertztown (19539) is 180 ft, based on 212 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 120 ft and 251 ft; 90% are shallower than 305 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Mertztown (19539)?

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 Mertztown (19539)?

The median static water level is 55 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–80 ft), from 107 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 28 100–150 ft 53 150–200 ft 27 200–300 ft 59 300–400 ft 26 400–600 ft 14 600+ 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.