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South Bethlehem, NY (12161): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 62 NYSDEC records · Albany County

320 ftmedian well depth
240 ft–400 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
8 gpmmedian yield (33 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around South Bethlehem (12161), New York?

The median drilled well depth in and around South Bethlehem (12161) is 320 ft, based on 59 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half fall between 240 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 520 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around South Bethlehem (12161)?

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 South Bethlehem (12161)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 4 150–200 ft 6 200–300 ft 15 300–400 ft 17 400–600 ft 13 600+ ft 3
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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.