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Sheldon Springs, VT (05485): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 391 Vermont DEC records · Franklin County

280 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–417 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
5 gpmmedian yield (368 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sheldon Springs (05485), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sheldon Springs (05485) is 280 ft, based on 390 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 160 ft and 417 ft; 90% are shallower than 523 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sheldon Springs (05485)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 280 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,000–$18,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,800–$28,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sheldon Springs (05485)?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–30 ft), from 222 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 14 50–100 ft 37 100–150 ft 36 150–200 ft 25 200–300 ft 89 300–400 ft 77 400–600 ft 88 600+ ft 24
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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.