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Lower Waterford, VT (05848): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 382 Vermont DEC records · Caledonia County

265 ftmedian well depth
180 ft–390 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
4 gpmmedian yield (354 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lower Waterford (05848), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lower Waterford (05848) is 265 ft, based on 381 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 180 ft and 390 ft; 90% are shallower than 480 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lower Waterford (05848)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 265 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,625–$17,225; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,900–$26,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lower Waterford (05848)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–40 ft), from 138 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 11 100–150 ft 51 150–200 ft 54 200–300 ft 91 300–400 ft 77 400–600 ft 85 600+ ft 10
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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.