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York, PA (17401): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 281 PaGWIS records · York County

34 ftmedian well depth
23 ft–57 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
11 gpmmedian yield (64 tests)

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How deep are wells in York (17401), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in York (17401) is 34 ft, based on 273 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 23 ft and 57 ft; 90% are shallower than 140 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in York (17401)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 34 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $850–$2,210; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,040–$3,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in York (17401)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–22 ft), from 30 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 187 50–100 ft 40 100–150 ft 25 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 6 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 4
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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.