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Highgate Springs, VT (05460): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 589 Vermont DEC records · Franklin County

260 ftmedian well depth
163 ft–389 fttypical depth range
17 ftmedian static water level
7 gpmmedian yield (548 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Highgate Springs (05460), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Highgate Springs (05460) is 260 ft, based on 587 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 163 ft and 389 ft; 90% are shallower than 520 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Highgate Springs (05460)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 260 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,500–$16,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,600–$26,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Highgate Springs (05460)?

The median static water level is 17 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–25 ft), from 242 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 11 50–100 ft 45 100–150 ft 65 150–200 ft 60 200–300 ft 146 300–400 ft 117 400–600 ft 127 600+ 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.