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ZIP 16142, Mercer County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 245 PaGWIS records · Mercer County

130 ftmedian well depth
90 ft–186 fttypical depth range
median static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (232 tests)

How deep are wells in ZIP 16142, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 16142 is 130 ft, based on 240 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 90 ft and 186 ft; 90% are shallower than 245 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 16142?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 130 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,250–$8,450; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,800–$13,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in ZIP 16142?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 7 50–100 ft 62 100–150 ft 76 150–200 ft 46 200–300 ft 38 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 0
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Part of Mercer 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.