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ZIP 17566, Lancaster County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 461 PaGWIS records · Lancaster County

260 ftmedian well depth
140 ft–368 fttypical depth range
median static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (344 tests)

How deep are wells in ZIP 17566, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 17566 is 260 ft, based on 456 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 140 ft and 368 ft; 90% are shallower than 468 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 17566?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 260 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,500–$16,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,600–$26,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in ZIP 17566?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 80 50–100 ft 8 100–150 ft 28 150–200 ft 26 200–300 ft 107 300–400 ft 103 400–600 ft 97 600+ ft 7
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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.