New York Well Data field records · 2026 survey

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

✓ 2,512 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

120 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–175 fttypical depth range
10 gpmmedian yield (439 tests)

How deep are wells in Steuben County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Steuben County is 120 ft, based on 2,490 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 80 ft and 175 ft; 90% are shallower than 235 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Steuben County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Steuben County produce?

The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 439 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 315 50–100 ft 543 100–150 ft 721 150–200 ft 479 200–300 ft 330 300–400 ft 78 400–600 ft 23 600+ 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.