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Newport Center, VT (05857): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 501 Vermont DEC records · Orleans County

280 ftmedian well depth
198 ft–400 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
8 gpmmedian yield (489 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Newport Center (05857), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Newport Center (05857) is 280 ft, based on 501 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 198 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 545 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Newport Center (05857)?

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 Newport Center (05857)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–30 ft), from 330 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 14 100–150 ft 52 150–200 ft 59 200–300 ft 133 300–400 ft 115 400–600 ft 97 600+ ft 29
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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.