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Essex, VT (05451): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 559 Vermont DEC records · Chittenden County

400 ftmedian well depth
240 ft–525 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
4 gpmmedian yield (478 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Essex (05451), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Essex (05451) is 400 ft, based on 558 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 240 ft and 525 ft; 90% are shallower than 700 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Essex (05451)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 400 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $10,000–$26,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $24,000–$40,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Essex (05451)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–40 ft), from 222 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 14 50–100 ft 23 100–150 ft 37 150–200 ft 29 200–300 ft 72 300–400 ft 92 400–600 ft 176 600+ ft 115
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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.