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

✓ 10 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

1,030 ftmedian well depth
400 ft–1,100 fttypical depth range
100 gpmmedian yield (7 tests)

How deep are wells in New York County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in New York County is 1,030 ft, based on 10 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 400 ft and 1,100 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,141 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 1,030 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $25,750–$66,950; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $61,800–$103,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in New York County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in New York County produce?

The median tested yield is 100 gpm (middle half: 53 gpm–100 gpm), from 7 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 2 100–150 ft 0 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 0 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 7
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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.