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Lake Placid, NY (12946): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 112 NYSDEC records · Essex County

400 ftmedian well depth
205 ft–533 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (40 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lake Placid (12946), New York?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lake Placid (12946) is 400 ft, based on 111 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half fall between 205 ft and 533 ft; 90% are shallower than 625 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lake Placid (12946)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 400 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $10,000–$26,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $24,000–$40,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lake Placid (12946)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 11 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 22 300–400 ft 12 400–600 ft 38 600+ ft 20
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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.