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ZIP 18706, Luzerne County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 154 PaGWIS records · Luzerne County

25 ftmedian well depth
22 ft–43 fttypical depth range
3 ftmedian static water level
4 gpmmedian yield (25 tests)

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How deep are wells in ZIP 18706, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 18706 is 25 ft, based on 153 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 22 ft and 43 ft; 90% are shallower than 237 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 18706?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 25 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $625–$1,625; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,500–$2,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in ZIP 18706?

The median static water level is 3 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 3 ft–30 ft), from 19 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 120 50–100 ft 9 100–150 ft 3 150–200 ft 3 200–300 ft 9 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 6
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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.