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Newport, ME (04953): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 151 Maine Geological Survey records · Penobscot County

300 ftmedian well depth
220 ft–413 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
4 gpmmedian yield (143 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Newport (04953), Maine?

The median drilled well depth in and around Newport (04953) is 300 ft, based on 151 wells with recorded depths in the state Maine Geological Survey database. Half fall between 220 ft and 413 ft; 90% are shallower than 463 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Newport (04953)?

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 Newport (04953)?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 9 ft–26 ft), from 4 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 5 100–150 ft 12 150–200 ft 12 200–300 ft 45 300–400 ft 33 400–600 ft 36 600+ ft 8
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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.