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

✓ 2,045 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

345 ftmedian well depth
225 ft–502 fttypical depth range
7 gpmmedian yield (475 tests)

How deep are wells in Essex County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Essex County is 345 ft, based on 2,033 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 225 ft and 502 ft; 90% are shallower than 625 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Essex County produce?

The median tested yield is 7 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 475 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 13 50–100 ft 58 100–150 ft 160 150–200 ft 134 200–300 ft 407 300–400 ft 383 400–600 ft 564 600+ ft 314
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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.