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Tompkins County, New York: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 2,771 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Tompkins County, New York?
The median drilled well depth in Tompkins County is 140 ft, based on 2,687 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 85 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 260 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Tompkins County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 140 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,500–$9,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,400–$14,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Tompkins County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Tompkins County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 180 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Tompkins County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Newfield (14867) — 458 wells, median 145 ft
- Lansing (14882) — 262 wells, median 125 ft
- Groton (13073) — 248 wells, median 160 ft
- Jacksonville (14854) — 242 wells, median 143 ft
- Brooktondale (14817) — 203 wells, median 148 ft
- Etna (13062) — 193 wells, median 159 ft
- Slaterville Springs (14881) — 185 wells, median 120 ft
- Mc Lean (13102) — 180 wells, median 160 ft
- Dryden (13053) — 163 wells, median 137 ft
- Freeville (13068) — 151 wells, median 150 ft
- Willseyville (13864) — 140 wells, median 125 ft
- Ithaca (14850) — 139 wells, median 182 ft
- Ithaca (14851) — 87 wells, median 138 ft
- Ithaca (14852) — 51 wells, median 160 ft
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.