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East Dorset, VT (05253): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 462 Vermont DEC records · Bennington County

240 ftmedian well depth
145 ft–376 fttypical depth range
25 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (449 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around East Dorset (05253), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around East Dorset (05253) is 240 ft, based on 458 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 145 ft and 376 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around East Dorset (05253)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 240 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,000–$15,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,400–$24,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around East Dorset (05253)?

The median static water level is 25 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–40 ft), from 354 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 34 100–150 ft 79 150–200 ft 51 200–300 ft 114 300–400 ft 69 400–600 ft 92 600+ ft 16
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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.