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Chadds Ford, PA (19317): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 453 PaGWIS records · Delaware County

250 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–346 fttypical depth range
38 ftmedian static water level
16 gpmmedian yield (322 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Chadds Ford (19317), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Chadds Ford (19317) is 250 ft, based on 426 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 160 ft and 346 ft; 90% are shallower than 403 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Chadds Ford (19317)?

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 Chadds Ford (19317)?

The median static water level is 38 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 22 ft–50 ft), from 174 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 19 50–100 ft 16 100–150 ft 57 150–200 ft 48 200–300 ft 117 300–400 ft 103 400–600 ft 60 600+ 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.