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Orleans, VT (05860): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 656 Vermont DEC records · Orleans County

250 ftmedian well depth
177 ft–325 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (638 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Orleans (05860), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Orleans (05860) is 250 ft, based on 656 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 177 ft and 325 ft; 90% are shallower than 454 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Orleans (05860)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 250 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,250–$16,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,000–$25,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Orleans (05860)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–20 ft), from 360 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 25 100–150 ft 79 150–200 ft 89 200–300 ft 224 300–400 ft 135 400–600 ft 88 600+ ft 14
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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.