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Peru, ME (04290): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 151 Maine Geological Survey records · Oxford County

300 ftmedian well depth
221 ft–400 fttypical depth range
19 ftmedian static water level
5 gpmmedian yield (145 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Peru (04290), Maine?

The median drilled well depth in and around Peru (04290) is 300 ft, based on 150 wells with recorded depths in the state Maine Geological Survey database. Half fall between 221 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 448 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Peru (04290)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Peru (04290)?

The median static water level is 19 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–27 ft), from 12 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 11 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 44 300–400 ft 37 400–600 ft 36 600+ ft 4
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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.