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Montpelier, VT (05603): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 140 Vermont DEC records · Washington County

205 ftmedian well depth
156 ft–303 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (138 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Montpelier (05603), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Montpelier (05603) is 205 ft, based on 140 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 156 ft and 303 ft; 90% are shallower than 398 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Montpelier (05603)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 205 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,125–$13,325; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,300–$20,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Montpelier (05603)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 11 ft–40 ft), from 78 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 11 100–150 ft 23 150–200 ft 22 200–300 ft 44 300–400 ft 25 400–600 ft 12 600+ ft 2
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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.