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

✓ 1,293 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

400 ftmedian well depth
285 ft–600 fttypical depth range
8 gpmmedian yield (617 tests)

How deep are wells in Putnam County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Putnam County is 400 ft, based on 1,289 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 285 ft and 600 ft; 90% are shallower than 705 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 400 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $10,000–$26,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $24,000–$40,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Putnam County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Putnam County produce?

The median tested yield is 8 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–10 gpm), from 617 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 25 150–200 ft 56 200–300 ft 240 300–400 ft 298 400–600 ft 306 600+ ft 353
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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.