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Benson, VT (05731): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 399 Vermont DEC records · Rutland County

275 ftmedian well depth
170 ft–485 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (370 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Benson (05731), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Benson (05731) is 275 ft, based on 399 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 170 ft and 485 ft; 90% are shallower than 700 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Benson (05731)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 275 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,875–$17,875; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,500–$27,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Benson (05731)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–40 ft), from 296 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 16 100–150 ft 60 150–200 ft 42 200–300 ft 89 300–400 ft 62 400–600 ft 53 600+ ft 73
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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.