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

✓ 2,481 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

70 ftmedian well depth
53 ft–94 fttypical depth range
10 gpmmedian yield (826 tests)

How deep are wells in Erie County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Erie County is 70 ft, based on 2,453 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 53 ft and 94 ft; 90% are shallower than 124 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 70 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,750–$4,550; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,200–$7,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Erie County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Erie County produce?

The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–11 gpm), from 826 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 479 50–100 ft 1,396 100–150 ft 430 150–200 ft 95 200–300 ft 31 300–400 ft 20 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 1
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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.