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Johnson, VT (05656): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 472 Vermont DEC records · Lamoille County

280 ftmedian well depth
176 ft–400 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (437 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Johnson (05656), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Johnson (05656) is 280 ft, based on 471 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 176 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 499 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Johnson (05656)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 280 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,000–$18,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,800–$28,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Johnson (05656)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–40 ft), from 62 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 28 100–150 ft 63 150–200 ft 50 200–300 ft 122 300–400 ft 87 400–600 ft 96 600+ ft 24
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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.