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Reading, PA (19609): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 56 PaGWIS records · Berks County

130 ftmedian well depth
45 ft–333 fttypical depth range
45 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (17 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Reading (19609), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Reading (19609) is 130 ft, based on 42 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 45 ft and 333 ft; 90% are shallower than 490 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Reading (19609)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 130 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,250–$8,450; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,800–$13,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Reading (19609)?

The median static water level is 45 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 35 ft–76 ft), from 11 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 14 50–100 ft 5 100–150 ft 3 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 7 400–600 ft 4 600+ 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.