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Petersburg Borough, Alaska: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 18 Alaska DNR records · verified 2026-08-23

126 ftmedian well depth
78 ft–179 fttypical depth range
10 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (3 tests)

How deep are wells in Petersburg Borough, Alaska?

The median drilled well depth in Petersburg Borough is 126 ft, based on 18 wells with recorded depths in the state Alaska DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 78 ft and 179 ft; 90% are shallower than 273 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Petersburg Borough?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 126 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,150–$8,190; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,560–$12,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Petersburg Borough?

The median static water level is 10 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 9 ft–16 ft), from 3 measurements.

How much water do wells in Petersburg Borough produce?

The median tested yield is 50 gpm (middle half: 38 gpm–65 gpm), from 3 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

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Method: medians computed from Alaska DNR records (Alaska DNR WELTS well logs, water-supply wells only (monitoring, test, grounding, geothermal, reinjection and recharge wells excluded); depths 0-5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.