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Amherst, OH (44001): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 219 ODNR records · Lorain County

47 ftmedian well depth
39 ft–60 fttypical depth range
9 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (144 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Amherst (44001), Ohio?

The median drilled well depth in and around Amherst (44001) is 47 ft, based on 219 wells with recorded depths in the state ODNR database. Half fall between 39 ft and 60 ft; 90% are shallower than 80 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Amherst (44001)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 47 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,175–$3,055; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,820–$4,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Amherst (44001)?

The median static water level is 9 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 5 ft–14 ft), from 174 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 117 50–100 ft 92 100–150 ft 7 150–200 ft 1 200–300 ft 2 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Method: medians computed from ODNR records (water-supply wells only (domestic, public/municipal, commercial, industrial, agricultural/irrigation, fire protection) — monitoring, test/boring, heat-pump, injection, abandoned/sealed and unclassified wells excluded; 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.