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Newport, VT (05855): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 458 Vermont DEC records · Orleans County

275 ftmedian well depth
200 ft–368 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
8 gpmmedian yield (440 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Newport (05855), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Newport (05855) is 275 ft, based on 458 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 200 ft and 368 ft; 90% are shallower than 499 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Newport (05855)?

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 Newport (05855)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–30 ft), from 286 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 14 100–150 ft 34 150–200 ft 47 200–300 ft 151 300–400 ft 105 400–600 ft 83 600+ ft 21
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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.