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New York Well Data › Orleans County

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

✓ 218 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

45 ftmedian well depth
35 ft–60 fttypical depth range
12 gpmmedian yield (15 tests)

How deep are wells in Orleans County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Orleans County is 45 ft, based on 218 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 35 ft and 60 ft; 90% are shallower than 80 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 45 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,125–$2,925; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,700–$4,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Orleans County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Orleans County produce?

The median tested yield is 12 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–12 gpm), from 15 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 125 50–100 ft 87 100–150 ft 6 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 0 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.