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ZIP 17578, Lancaster County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 389 PaGWIS records · Lancaster County

189 ftmedian well depth
108 ft–265 fttypical depth range
27 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (264 tests)

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How deep are wells in ZIP 17578, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 17578 is 189 ft, based on 373 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 108 ft and 265 ft; 90% are shallower than 360 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 17578?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 189 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,725–$12,285; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,340–$18,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in ZIP 17578?

The median static water level is 27 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–46 ft), from 87 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 35 50–100 ft 39 100–150 ft 60 150–200 ft 55 200–300 ft 94 300–400 ft 58 400–600 ft 27 600+ ft 5
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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.