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

✓ 2,626 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

274 ftmedian well depth
185 ft–398 fttypical depth range
5 gpmmedian yield (1,140 tests)

How deep are wells in Delaware County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Delaware County is 274 ft, based on 2,594 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 185 ft and 398 ft; 90% are shallower than 507 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 274 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,850–$17,810; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,440–$27,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Delaware County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Delaware County produce?

The median tested yield is 5 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–7 gpm), from 1,140 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 18 50–100 ft 105 100–150 ft 280 150–200 ft 375 200–300 ft 729 300–400 ft 468 400–600 ft 568 600+ ft 51
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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.