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

✓ 1,928 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

165 ftmedian well depth
118 ft–233 fttypical depth range
7 gpmmedian yield (485 tests)

How deep are wells in Otsego County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Otsego County is 165 ft, based on 1,878 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 118 ft and 233 ft; 90% are shallower than 302 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 165 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,125–$10,725; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,900–$16,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Otsego County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Otsego County produce?

The median tested yield is 7 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–10 gpm), from 485 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 73 50–100 ft 245 100–150 ft 430 150–200 ft 430 200–300 ft 465 300–400 ft 156 400–600 ft 74 600+ 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.