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ZIP 18640, Luzerne County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 153 PaGWIS records · Luzerne County

35 ftmedian well depth
18 ft–45 fttypical depth range
28 ftmedian static water level
18 gpmmedian yield (4 tests)

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How deep are wells in ZIP 18640, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 18640 is 35 ft, based on 123 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 18 ft and 45 ft; 90% are shallower than 64 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 18640?

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.

What is the static water level in ZIP 18640?

The median static water level is 28 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 22 ft–60 ft), from 9 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 100 50–100 ft 12 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 1 200–300 ft 2 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 3 600+ 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.