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ZIP 17557, Lancaster County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 343 PaGWIS records · Lancaster County

225 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–380 fttypical depth range
median static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (219 tests)

How deep are wells in ZIP 17557, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 17557 is 225 ft, based on 341 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 100 ft and 380 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 17557?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 225 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,625–$14,625; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,500–$22,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in ZIP 17557?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 66 50–100 ft 18 100–150 ft 30 150–200 ft 21 200–300 ft 74 300–400 ft 48 400–600 ft 69 600+ ft 15
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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.