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

✓ 656 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

240 ftmedian well depth
178 ft–339 fttypical depth range
7 gpmmedian yield (225 tests)

How deep are wells in Schenectady County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Schenectady County is 240 ft, based on 652 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 178 ft and 339 ft; 90% are shallower than 420 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 240 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,000–$15,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,400–$24,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Schenectady County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Schenectady County produce?

The median tested yield is 7 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–10 gpm), from 225 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 17 50–100 ft 45 100–150 ft 72 150–200 ft 71 200–300 ft 222 300–400 ft 113 400–600 ft 98 600+ ft 14
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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.