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Chester, NY (10918): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 185 NYSDEC records · Orange County

375 ftmedian well depth
280 ft–500 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
8 gpmmedian yield (69 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Chester (10918), New York?

The median drilled well depth in and around Chester (10918) is 375 ft, based on 183 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half fall between 280 ft and 500 ft; 90% are shallower than 580 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Chester (10918)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 375 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,375–$24,375; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $22,500–$37,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Chester (10918)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 3 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 39 300–400 ft 54 400–600 ft 58 600+ ft 18
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Method: medians computed from NYSDEC records (NYSDEC water well completion reports; depths 0-5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.