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

✓ 3,930 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

320 ftmedian well depth
227 ft–420 fttypical depth range
7 gpmmedian yield (1,229 tests)

How deep are wells in Rensselaer County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Rensselaer County is 320 ft, based on 3,896 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 227 ft and 420 ft; 90% are shallower than 502 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 320 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,000–$20,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $19,200–$32,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Rensselaer County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Rensselaer County produce?

The median tested yield is 7 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–10 gpm), from 1,229 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 61 50–100 ft 147 100–150 ft 204 150–200 ft 258 200–300 ft 903 300–400 ft 920 400–600 ft 1,244 600+ ft 159
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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.