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

✓ 8,369 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

290 ftmedian well depth
210 ft–390 fttypical depth range
8 gpmmedian yield (1,877 tests)

How deep are wells in Orange County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Orange County is 290 ft, based on 8,245 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 210 ft and 390 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 290 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,250–$18,850; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $17,400–$29,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Orange County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Orange County produce?

The median tested yield is 8 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 1,877 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 37 50–100 ft 118 100–150 ft 422 150–200 ft 805 200–300 ft 2,763 300–400 ft 2,083 400–600 ft 1,716 600+ ft 301
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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.