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ZIP 15853, Elk County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 80 PaGWIS records · Elk County

120 ftmedian well depth
58 ft–160 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
14 gpmmedian yield (57 tests)

How deep are wells in ZIP 15853, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 15853 is 120 ft, based on 76 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 58 ft and 160 ft; 90% are shallower than 220 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 15853?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in ZIP 15853?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 17 50–100 ft 12 100–150 ft 23 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 11 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Part of Elk County well records.

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.