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ZIP 17579, Lancaster County: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in ZIP 17579, Pennsylvania?
The median drilled well depth in ZIP 17579 is 275 ft, based on 375 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 175 ft and 375 ft; 90% are shallower than 471 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 17579?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 275 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,875–$17,875; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,500–$27,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in ZIP 17579?
The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–50 ft), from 56 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
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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.