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South Hero, VT (05486): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 425 Vermont DEC records · Grand Isle County

277 ftmedian well depth
162 ft–400 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (393 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around South Hero (05486), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around South Hero (05486) is 277 ft, based on 425 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 162 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 501 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around South Hero (05486)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 277 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,925–$18,005; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,620–$27,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around South Hero (05486)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–30 ft), from 170 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 31 100–150 ft 52 150–200 ft 47 200–300 ft 96 300–400 ft 88 400–600 ft 94 600+ ft 14
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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.