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Sterling, PA (18463): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 153 PaGWIS records · Wayne County

250 ftmedian well depth
184 ft–355 fttypical depth range
65 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (111 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sterling (18463), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sterling (18463) is 250 ft, based on 119 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 184 ft and 355 ft; 90% are shallower than 428 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sterling (18463)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 250 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,250–$16,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,000–$25,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sterling (18463)?

The median static water level is 65 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 42 ft–90 ft), from 68 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 10 150–200 ft 19 200–300 ft 42 300–400 ft 22 400–600 ft 21 600+ ft 3
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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.