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Albany County, New York: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 1,567 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Albany County, New York?
The median drilled well depth in Albany County is 251 ft, based on 1,516 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 140 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 502 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Albany County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 251 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,275–$16,315; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,060–$25,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Albany County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Albany County produce?
The median tested yield is 9 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–12 gpm), from 815 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Albany County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Voorheesville (12186) — 117 wells, median 120 ft
- East Berne (12059) — 110 wells, median 279 ft
- Westerlo (12193) — 109 wells, median 240 ft
- Rensselaerville (12147) — 104 wells, median 261 ft
- Altamont (12009) — 92 wells, median 260 ft
- Medusa (12120) — 91 wells, median 274 ft
- Dormansville (12055) — 76 wells, median 295 ft
- Knox (12107) — 73 wells, median 286 ft
- Schenectady (12303) — 71 wells, median 23 ft
- Guilderland Center (12085) — 70 wells, median 75 ft
- Preston Hollow (12469) — 63 wells, median 324 ft
- South Bethlehem (12161) — 62 wells, median 320 ft
- Feura Bush (12067) — 58 wells, median 322 ft
- Slingerlands (12159) — 55 wells, median 300 ft
- Berne (12023) — 53 wells, median 244 ft
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.