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Old Forge, NY (13420): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 244 NYSDEC records · Herkimer County

260 ftmedian well depth
126 ft–375 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (46 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Old Forge (13420), New York?

The median drilled well depth in and around Old Forge (13420) is 260 ft, based on 239 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half fall between 126 ft and 375 ft; 90% are shallower than 440 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Old Forge (13420)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 260 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,500–$16,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,600–$26,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Old Forge (13420)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 31 100–150 ft 38 150–200 ft 9 200–300 ft 55 300–400 ft 45 400–600 ft 48 600+ ft 8
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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.