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

✓ 3,234 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

80 ftmedian well depth
55 ft–115 fttypical depth range
10 gpmmedian yield (1,199 tests)

How deep are wells in Chautauqua County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Chautauqua County is 80 ft, based on 3,143 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 55 ft and 115 ft; 90% are shallower than 149 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 80 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,000–$5,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,800–$8,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Chautauqua County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Chautauqua County produce?

The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–10 gpm), from 1,199 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 473 50–100 ft 1,495 100–150 ft 863 150–200 ft 189 200–300 ft 103 300–400 ft 15 400–600 ft 5 600+ ft 0
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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.