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

✓ 3,807 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

345 ftmedian well depth
240 ft–445 fttypical depth range
7 gpmmedian yield (876 tests)

How deep are wells in Columbia County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Columbia County is 345 ft, based on 3,779 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 240 ft and 445 ft; 90% are shallower than 545 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 345 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,625–$22,425; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $20,700–$34,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Columbia County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Columbia County produce?

The median tested yield is 7 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–10 gpm), from 876 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 150 50–100 ft 174 100–150 ft 181 150–200 ft 174 200–300 ft 742 300–400 ft 771 400–600 ft 1,243 600+ ft 344
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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.