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ZIP 15870, Elk County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 79 PaGWIS records · Elk County

140 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–200 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (58 tests)

How deep are wells in ZIP 15870, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 15870 is 140 ft, based on 68 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 100 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 272 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 15870?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 140 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,500–$9,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,400–$14,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in ZIP 15870?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 5 100–150 ft 26 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 12 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 2 600+ 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.