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Shaftsbury, VT (05262): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 647 Vermont DEC records · Bennington County

250 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–400 fttypical depth range
37 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (621 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Shaftsbury (05262), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Shaftsbury (05262) is 250 ft, based on 647 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 160 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 501 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Shaftsbury (05262)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 250 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,250–$16,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,000–$25,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Shaftsbury (05262)?

The median static water level is 37 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–60 ft), from 528 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 6 50–100 ft 50 100–150 ft 91 150–200 ft 70 200–300 ft 147 300–400 ft 110 400–600 ft 138 600+ 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.