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ZIP 19116, Philadelphia County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 51 PaGWIS records · Philadelphia County

35 ftmedian well depth
23 ft–175 fttypical depth range
median static water level
21 gpmmedian yield (4 tests)

How deep are wells in ZIP 19116, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 19116 is 35 ft, based on 35 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 23 ft and 175 ft; 90% are shallower than 234 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 19116?

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.

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What is the static water level in ZIP 19116?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 20 50–100 ft 0 100–150 ft 0 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 3 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 0
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Part of Philadelphia 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.