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Putney, KY (40865): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 79 KGS/DOW records · Harlan County

190 ftmedian well depth
127 ft–300 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Putney (40865), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Putney (40865) is 190 ft, based on 69 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 127 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 401 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Putney (40865)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 190 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,750–$12,350; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,400–$19,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Putney (40865)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–70 ft), from 59 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 17 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 15 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 9 600+ ft 0
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Method: medians computed from KGS/DOW records (Kentucky groundwater repository water wells (the state's own W-type split — monitoring wells are a separate file and never counted); 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.