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Watsontown, PA (17777): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 145 PaGWIS records · Northumberland County

180 ftmedian well depth
125 ft–272 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (124 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Watsontown (17777), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Watsontown (17777) is 180 ft, based on 141 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 125 ft and 272 ft; 90% are shallower than 380 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Watsontown (17777)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Watsontown (17777)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 24 ft–47 ft), from 31 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 19 100–150 ft 30 150–200 ft 30 200–300 ft 30 300–400 ft 15 400–600 ft 12 600+ ft 2
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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.