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Hancock County, Maine: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 9,412 Maine Geological Survey records · verified 2026-08-22
How deep are wells in Hancock County, Maine?
The median drilled well depth in Hancock County is 220 ft, based on 9,367 wells with recorded depths in the state Maine Geological Survey database. Half of all wells fall between 145 ft and 320 ft; 90% are shallower than 405 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 280 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Hancock County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 280 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,000–$18,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,800–$28,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Hancock County?
The median static water level is 14 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 9 ft–20 ft), from 385 measurements.
How much water do wells in Hancock County produce?
The median tested yield is 5 gpm (middle half: 3 gpm–13 gpm), from 9,049 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Hancock County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the well cards Maine drillers file with the Maine Geological Survey.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| P.L. JONES & SON, INC. | 542 |
| LAWRENCE LORD & SONS INC | 417 |
| WILLIAMS & TAPLIN | 331 |
| JOHN S. GILBERT WELL DRILLING, INC. | 279 |
| HANSCOM WELL DRILLING | 189 |
| CARMEL WELL DRILLING LLC | 182 |
| TED MCLEOD, INC. | 141 |
| INNIS WELL DRILLING | 41 |
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