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Franklin County, Maine: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 3,327 Maine Geological Survey records · verified 2026-08-22

260 ftmedian well depth
182 ft–340 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (3,164 tests)

How deep are wells in Franklin County, Maine?

The median drilled well depth in Franklin County is 260 ft, based on 3,318 wells with recorded depths in the state Maine Geological Survey database. Half of all wells fall between 182 ft and 340 ft; 90% are shallower than 430 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 320 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Franklin County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 320 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,000–$20,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $19,200–$32,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Franklin County?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–30 ft), from 241 measurements.

How much water do wells in Franklin County produce?

The median tested yield is 6 gpm (middle half: 3 gpm–15 gpm), from 3,164 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 11 50–100 ft 97 100–150 ft 357 150–200 ft 431 200–300 ft 1,006 300–400 ft 773 400–600 ft 553 600+ ft 90

Who drills wells in Franklin County?

Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the well cards Maine drillers file with the Maine Geological Survey.

DrillerWells since 2016
BURNS WELL DRILLING INC376
GOODWIN WELL & WATER INC335
HANSEN'S WELL DRILLING INC250
AFFORDABLE WELL DRILLING INC93
WEEKS & SONS WELL DRILLING24
SUNCO PUMP & WELL DRILLING INC18
PINE STATE DRILLING, INC.15
HODGDON WELL DRILLING INC4

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Method: medians computed from Maine Geological Survey records (Maine Geological Survey well database, excluding test, observation and monitoring wells; depths 0-5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.