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ZIP 16040, Butler County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 65 PaGWIS records · Butler County

178 ftmedian well depth
102 ft–277 fttypical depth range
125 ftmedian static water level
13 gpmmedian yield (49 tests)

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How deep are wells in ZIP 16040, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 16040 is 178 ft, based on 64 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 102 ft and 277 ft; 90% are shallower than 345 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 16040?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 178 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,450–$11,570; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,680–$17,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in ZIP 16040?

The median static water level is 125 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 75 ft–152 ft), from 38 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 14 100–150 ft 9 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 14 300–400 ft 10 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 1
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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.