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Bethel, ME (04217): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 414 Maine Geological Survey records · Oxford County

430 ftmedian well depth
308 ft–525 fttypical depth range
16 ftmedian static water level
5 gpmmedian yield (368 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Bethel (04217), Maine?

The median drilled well depth in and around Bethel (04217) is 430 ft, based on 413 wells with recorded depths in the state Maine Geological Survey database. Half fall between 308 ft and 525 ft; 90% are shallower than 630 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Bethel (04217)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 430 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $10,750–$27,950; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $25,800–$43,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Bethel (04217)?

The median static water level is 16 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–25 ft), from 13 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 5 100–150 ft 12 150–200 ft 9 200–300 ft 69 300–400 ft 77 400–600 ft 167 600+ ft 73
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.