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Canaan, VT (05903): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 154 Vermont DEC records · Essex County

283 ftmedian well depth
200 ft–396 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (147 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Canaan (05903), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Canaan (05903) is 283 ft, based on 154 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 200 ft and 396 ft; 90% are shallower than 505 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Canaan (05903)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 283 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,075–$18,395; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,980–$28,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Canaan (05903)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–30 ft), from 60 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 15 150–200 ft 14 200–300 ft 45 300–400 ft 35 400–600 ft 30 600+ ft 8
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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.