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Shavertown, PA (18708): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 148 PaGWIS records · Luzerne County

275 ftmedian well depth
35 ft–355 fttypical depth range
43 ftmedian static water level
8 gpmmedian yield (72 tests)

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How deep are wells in Shavertown (18708), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in Shavertown (18708) is 275 ft, based on 111 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 35 ft and 355 ft; 90% are shallower than 450 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Shavertown (18708)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 275 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,875–$17,875; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,500–$27,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Shavertown (18708)?

The median static water level is 43 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–73 ft), from 48 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 34 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 6 150–200 ft 6 200–300 ft 11 300–400 ft 26 400–600 ft 23 600+ ft 4
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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.