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Petersburg, NY (12138): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 86 NYSDEC records · Rensselaer County

320 ftmedian well depth
225 ft–422 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (35 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Petersburg (12138), New York?

The median drilled well depth in and around Petersburg (12138) is 320 ft, based on 86 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half fall between 225 ft and 422 ft; 90% are shallower than 530 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Petersburg (12138)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 320 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,000–$20,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $19,200–$32,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Petersburg (12138)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 2 100–150 ft 5 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 22 300–400 ft 18 400–600 ft 28 600+ ft 7
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Method: medians computed from NYSDEC records (NYSDEC water well completion reports; depths 0-5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.