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New York Well Data › Albany County

Albany County, New York: well depth, yield & drilling cost

✓ 1,567 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

251 ftmedian well depth
140 ft–400 fttypical depth range
9 gpmmedian yield (815 tests)

How deep are wells in Albany County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Albany County is 251 ft, based on 1,516 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 140 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 502 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Albany County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 251 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,275–$16,315; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,060–$25,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Albany County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Albany County produce?

The median tested yield is 9 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–12 gpm), from 815 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 184 50–100 ft 96 100–150 ft 124 150–200 ft 155 200–300 ft 326 300–400 ft 247 400–600 ft 282 600+ ft 102
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Method: medians computed from NYSDEC records (NYSDEC water well completion reports; depths 0-5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.