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Sheffield, VT (05866): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 224 Vermont DEC records · Caledonia County

205 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–280 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (219 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sheffield (05866), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sheffield (05866) is 205 ft, based on 222 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 160 ft and 280 ft; 90% are shallower than 365 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sheffield (05866)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 205 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,125–$13,325; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,300–$20,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sheffield (05866)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 11 ft–35 ft), from 74 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 4 100–150 ft 40 150–200 ft 39 200–300 ft 85 300–400 ft 29 400–600 ft 21 600+ ft 1
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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.