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Erie, PA (16511): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 71 PaGWIS records · Erie County

30 ftmedian well depth
20 ft–42 fttypical depth range
10 ftmedian static water level
2 gpmmedian yield (17 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Erie (16511), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Erie (16511) is 30 ft, based on 58 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 20 ft and 42 ft; 90% are shallower than 58 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Erie (16511)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 30 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $750–$1,950; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,800–$3,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Erie (16511)?

The median static water level is 10 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–20 ft), from 17 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 46 50–100 ft 11 100–150 ft 1 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 0 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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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.