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Shamokin, PA (17872): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 75 PaGWIS records · Northumberland County

35 ftmedian well depth
20 ft–243 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
19 gpmmedian yield (36 tests)

How deep are wells in Shamokin (17872), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in Shamokin (17872) is 35 ft, based on 74 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 20 ft and 243 ft; 90% are shallower than 400 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Shamokin (17872)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 35 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $875–$2,275; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,100–$3,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Shamokin (17872)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 38 50–100 ft 0 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 13 300–400 ft 8 400–600 ft 7 600+ ft 2
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Part of Northumberland 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.