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ZIP 17517, Lancaster County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 695 PaGWIS records · Lancaster County

200 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–240 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
35 gpmmedian yield (509 tests)

How deep are wells in ZIP 17517, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 17517 is 200 ft, based on 686 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 160 ft and 240 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 17517?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in ZIP 17517?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 33 50–100 ft 23 100–150 ft 76 150–200 ft 183 200–300 ft 288 300–400 ft 53 400–600 ft 27 600+ ft 3
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Part of Lancaster 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.