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

✓ 3,022 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

100 ftmedian well depth
60 ft–140 fttypical depth range
10 gpmmedian yield (1,327 tests)

How deep are wells in Cattaraugus County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Cattaraugus County is 100 ft, based on 2,988 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 60 ft and 140 ft; 90% are shallower than 175 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Cattaraugus County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Cattaraugus County produce?

The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–11 gpm), from 1,327 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 555 50–100 ft 906 100–150 ft 967 150–200 ft 368 200–300 ft 157 300–400 ft 29 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 0
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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.