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Wells River, VT (05081): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 202 Vermont DEC records · Orange County

240 ftmedian well depth
181 ft–310 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
7 gpmmedian yield (191 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Wells River (05081), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Wells River (05081) is 240 ft, based on 202 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 181 ft and 310 ft; 90% are shallower than 420 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Wells River (05081)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 240 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,000–$15,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,400–$24,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Wells River (05081)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–34 ft), from 109 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 30 150–200 ft 25 200–300 ft 72 300–400 ft 40 400–600 ft 27 600+ ft 4
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Method: medians computed from Vermont DEC records (Vermont DEC private well completion reports, excluding abandoned, test, monitoring and injection wells; 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.