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

✓ 1,043 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

148 ftmedian well depth
94 ft–220 fttypical depth range
10 gpmmedian yield (144 tests)

How deep are wells in Lewis County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Lewis County is 148 ft, based on 1,033 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 94 ft and 220 ft; 90% are shallower than 314 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 148 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,700–$9,620; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,880–$14,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Lewis County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Lewis County produce?

The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 144 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 46 50–100 ft 227 100–150 ft 248 150–200 ft 153 200–300 ft 211 300–400 ft 94 400–600 ft 49 600+ ft 5
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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.