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ZIP 18042, Northampton County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 196 PaGWIS records · Northampton County

240 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–345 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
14 gpmmedian yield (134 tests)

How deep are wells in ZIP 18042, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 18042 is 240 ft, based on 189 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 160 ft and 345 ft; 90% are shallower than 420 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 18042?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 240 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,000–$15,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,400–$24,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in ZIP 18042?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 24 50–100 ft 11 100–150 ft 11 150–200 ft 19 200–300 ft 62 300–400 ft 27 400–600 ft 35 600+ ft 0
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Part of Northampton 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.