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Columbia County, Pennsylvania: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Columbia County, Pennsylvania?
The median drilled well depth in Columbia County is 150 ft, based on 1,563 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 86 ft and 245 ft; 90% are shallower than 385 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 220 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Columbia County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 220 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,500–$14,300; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,200–$22,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Columbia County?
The median static water level is 27 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–50 ft), from 401 measurements.
How much water do wells in Columbia County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 6 gpm–20 gpm), from 1,309 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Columbia County?
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| SWANK & SON PUMP CO, INC. | 134 |
| EICHELBERGERS INC. | 19 |
| RANDLER'S WELL DRILLING INC | 17 |
| ADVANCED DRILLING INC | 16 |
| ODYSSEY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. | 12 |
| STACKHOUSE & SON INC | 10 |
| HILL WELL DRILLING, INC. | 8 |
| PARRATT-WOLFF INC | 6 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Columbia County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Bloomsburg (17815) — 638 wells, median 102 ft
- Berwick (18603) — 340 wells, median 150 ft
- Millville (17846) — 208 wells, median 142 ft
- Mifflinville (18631) — 202 wells, median 120 ft
- Catawissa (17820) — 196 wells, median 240 ft
- 17814 — 166 wells, median 200 ft
- Orangeville (17859) — 126 wells, median 155 ft
- Stillwater (17878) — 71 wells, median 167 ft
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). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.