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Melrose, NY (12121): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 170 NYSDEC records · Rensselaer County

320 ftmedian well depth
200 ft–420 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
7 gpmmedian yield (46 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Melrose (12121), New York?

The median drilled well depth in and around Melrose (12121) is 320 ft, based on 165 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half fall between 200 ft and 420 ft; 90% are shallower than 502 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Melrose (12121)?

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.

What is the static water level in and around Melrose (12121)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 5 100–150 ft 16 150–200 ft 17 200–300 ft 35 300–400 ft 31 400–600 ft 51 600+ ft 9
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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.