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Derby, VT (05829): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 616 Vermont DEC records · Orleans County

240 ftmedian well depth
154 ft–350 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (600 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Derby (05829), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Derby (05829) is 240 ft, based on 616 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 154 ft and 350 ft; 90% are shallower than 477 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Derby (05829)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 240 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,000–$15,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,400–$24,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Derby (05829)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–25 ft), from 461 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 32 100–150 ft 82 150–200 ft 91 200–300 ft 167 300–400 ft 127 400–600 ft 73 600+ ft 34
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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.