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Dorset, VT (05251): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 697 Vermont DEC records · Bennington County

300 ftmedian well depth
165 ft–473 fttypical depth range
27 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (664 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Dorset (05251), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Dorset (05251) is 300 ft, based on 691 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 165 ft and 473 ft; 90% are shallower than 580 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Dorset (05251)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Dorset (05251)?

The median static water level is 27 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–41 ft), from 548 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 32 100–150 ft 108 150–200 ft 71 200–300 ft 120 300–400 ft 120 400–600 ft 166 600+ ft 69
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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.