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Salem, NY (12865): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 281 NYSDEC records · Washington County

420 ftmedian well depth
300 ft–480 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (115 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Salem (12865), New York?

The median drilled well depth in and around Salem (12865) is 420 ft, based on 274 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half fall between 300 ft and 480 ft; 90% are shallower than 560 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Salem (12865)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 420 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $10,500–$27,300; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $25,200–$42,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Salem (12865)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 5 100–150 ft 6 150–200 ft 9 200–300 ft 33 300–400 ft 60 400–600 ft 139 600+ ft 19
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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.