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Pownal, VT (05261): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 563 Vermont DEC records · Bennington County

300 ftmedian well depth
170 ft–425 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (518 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Pownal (05261), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Pownal (05261) is 300 ft, based on 560 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 170 ft and 425 ft; 90% are shallower than 527 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Pownal (05261)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Pownal (05261)?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–55 ft), from 462 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 43 100–150 ft 50 150–200 ft 67 200–300 ft 114 300–400 ft 96 400–600 ft 155 600+ ft 35
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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.