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Swanton, VT (05488): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 899 Vermont DEC records · Franklin County

236 ftmedian well depth
136 ft–351 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
9 gpmmedian yield (874 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Swanton (05488), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Swanton (05488) is 236 ft, based on 896 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 136 ft and 351 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Swanton (05488)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 236 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,900–$15,340; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,160–$23,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Swanton (05488)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 11 ft–30 ft), from 407 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 40 50–100 ft 86 100–150 ft 128 150–200 ft 106 200–300 ft 179 300–400 ft 171 400–600 ft 147 600+ ft 39
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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.