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Cayuga County, New York: well depth, yield & drilling cost

✓ 1,578 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

120 ftmedian well depth
75 ft–196 fttypical depth range
8 gpmmedian yield (176 tests)

How deep are wells in Cayuga County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Cayuga County is 120 ft, based on 1,553 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 75 ft and 196 ft; 90% are shallower than 280 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Cayuga County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Cayuga County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Cayuga County produce?

The median tested yield is 8 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 176 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 151 50–100 ft 437 100–150 ft 369 150–200 ft 221 200–300 ft 263 300–400 ft 75 400–600 ft 31 600+ ft 6
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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.