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

✓ 2,771 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

140 ftmedian well depth
85 ft–200 fttypical depth range
10 gpmmedian yield (180 tests)

How deep are wells in Tompkins County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Tompkins County is 140 ft, based on 2,687 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 85 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 260 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 140 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,500–$9,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,400–$14,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Tompkins County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Tompkins County produce?

The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 180 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 210 50–100 ft 567 100–150 ft 652 150–200 ft 458 200–300 ft 640 300–400 ft 139 400–600 ft 18 600+ 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.