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Chelsea, VT (05038): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 185 Vermont DEC records · Orange County

265 ftmedian well depth
200 ft–400 fttypical depth range
21 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (176 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Chelsea (05038), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Chelsea (05038) is 265 ft, based on 185 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 200 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 505 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Chelsea (05038)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 265 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,625–$17,225; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,900–$26,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Chelsea (05038)?

The median static water level is 21 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–34 ft), from 79 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 2 100–150 ft 19 150–200 ft 24 200–300 ft 57 300–400 ft 30 400–600 ft 44 600+ ft 8
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Method: medians computed from Vermont DEC records (Vermont DEC private well completion reports, excluding abandoned, test, monitoring and injection wells; 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.