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Chatham, NY (12037): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 142 NYSDEC records · Columbia County

360 ftmedian well depth
250 ft–450 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
5 gpmmedian yield (39 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Chatham (12037), New York?

The median drilled well depth in and around Chatham (12037) is 360 ft, based on 141 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half fall between 250 ft and 450 ft; 90% are shallower than 530 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Chatham (12037)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 360 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,000–$23,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $21,600–$36,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Chatham (12037)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 6 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 5 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 28 300–400 ft 27 400–600 ft 53 600+ ft 12
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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.