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

✓ 1,016 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

130 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–180 fttypical depth range
10 gpmmedian yield (206 tests)

How deep are wells in Chemung County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Chemung County is 130 ft, based on 1,004 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 80 ft and 180 ft; 90% are shallower than 240 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 130 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,250–$8,450; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,800–$13,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Chemung County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Chemung County produce?

The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–10 gpm), from 206 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 141 50–100 ft 208 100–150 ft 269 150–200 ft 184 200–300 ft 153 300–400 ft 37 400–600 ft 12 600+ 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.