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

✓ 118 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

118 ftmedian well depth
46 ft–213 fttypical depth range
45 gpmmedian yield (70 tests)

How deep are wells in Queens County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Queens County is 118 ft, based on 118 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 46 ft and 213 ft; 90% are shallower than 322 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 118 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,950–$7,670; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,080–$11,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Queens County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Queens County produce?

The median tested yield is 45 gpm (middle half: 35 gpm–45 gpm), from 70 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 33 50–100 ft 21 100–150 ft 16 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 18 300–400 ft 13 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 3
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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.