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ZIP 17601, Lancaster County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 759 PaGWIS records · Lancaster County

41 ftmedian well depth
29 ft–225 fttypical depth range
median static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (175 tests)

How deep are wells in ZIP 17601, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 17601 is 41 ft, based on 744 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 29 ft and 225 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 17601?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 41 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,025–$2,665; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,460–$4,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in ZIP 17601?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 405 50–100 ft 75 100–150 ft 29 150–200 ft 12 200–300 ft 85 300–400 ft 96 400–600 ft 33 600+ ft 9
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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.