Usable water-supply records with plausible depth values.
5,146 LOCAL WELL RECORDS
Well Drilling Cost in Essex County, Ontario
Well drilling cost in Essex County depends heavily on depth, casing, geology, access and quote inclusions. Local records show a 101 ft median depth and a 77–120 ft typical range to help frame contractor conversations.
Median recorded depth101 ft
10% deeper than Ontario's 92 ft median.
INTERACTIVE LOCAL WELL EXPLORER
Map and well records in Essex County
Filter local records by depth, yield and completion year. The sorted well list updates with the map.
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Half of usable records are shallower and half deeper.
More affected by unusually deep wells than the median.
The middle 50% of recorded depths.
Records below 10 ft are excluded.
An observed extreme, not a drilling expectation.
LOCAL COST CONTEXT
How much does it cost to drill a well in Essex County?
There is no trustworthy single price for Essex County. Official records do not include invoices, but they show that the middle half of recorded wells are 77–120 ft deep. Contractors must still price casing, geology, access, pump equipment, site work and exclusions for the specific property.
WATER & CONSTRUCTION SIGNALS
More than depth: what Essex County records contain
These fields come from a stratified sample of 2,000 local records and are shown with coverage counts.
Typical sampled range: 5–10 GPM across 1,858 records.
Middle 50%: 8–28 ft below ground across 1,905 records.
Cable Tool (1415) · Rotary (Convent.) (485) · Boring (36)
Clay (1928) · Limestone (1165) · Medium sand (696)
Newest sampled record: 2021 · 89 completed since 2015.
REGIONAL WELL YIELD
How recorded pump-test yields compare
Median yield is calculated from reported GPM values in a stratified sample of up to 2,000 usable records per region.
RegionRelative median yieldMedianMiddle 50%Yield recordsCoverage
Perth County12 GPM10–15 GPM1,97599%Waterloo Region10 GPM8–15 GPM1,83792%Dufferin County10 GPM5–10 GPM1,92996%Wellington County10 GPM8–15 GPM1,91696%Leeds and Grenville10 GPM5–15 GPM1,96498%Huron County10 GPM10–15 GPM1,97099%Tiny Township10 GPM5–12 GPM1,72786%Milton10 GPM5–12 GPM1,85893%Oxford County9 GPM5–15 GPM1,95798%Bruce County8 GPM5–10 GPM1,96498%Essex County7 GPM5–10 GPM1,85893%Yield reflects the rate reported during historical well testing. Testing methods, duration and record completeness vary, so these figures provide regional context rather than guaranteed supply.
Recorded depth distribution in Essex County
0 ftMedian 101 ft400 ft
Most usable records fall between 77 and 120 ft. The average is 0 ft above the median, showing how extreme wells influence a simple average.
What stands out
- Regional depth contextThe local median is 10% deeper than Ontario overall.
- Useful pump-test coverage95% of usable records include a reported GPM value.
- Meaningful local variabilityThe middle half of wells spans 43 vertical feet.
ACCURATE COST PLANNING
What should a Essex County well quote include?
Compare written scopes rather than multiplying a regional depth by a generic per-foot rate.
Per-foot rate, minimum charge, bore diameter and what happens if the well must go deeper.
Included casing footage, material, extra-foot rate, grout and sanitary completion.
Pump, drop pipe, wire, pressure tank, controls, pitless adapter and installation.
Mobilization, rig access, trenching, waterline, electrical runs and restoration.
Pump testing, laboratory water tests and whether treatment equipment is excluded.
HST, permits or approvals, unsuccessful-hole terms and other stated exclusions.
Price disclaimer: WellEstimate does not have verified contractor transaction data for this region and therefore does not publish a regional dollar estimate.
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Essex County well drilling cost FAQ
Practical answers grounded in local records, with the limits of preliminary planning made clear.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Essex County?
The official well records do not contain contractor prices, so a reliable local dollar figure cannot be calculated from them. Ask licensed contractors for itemized quotes based on the property, expected depth, casing, access, pump, trenching, electrical work, testing and treatment.
How deep are wells in Essex County?
The median recorded water-supply well depth is 101 feet. The middle 50% of 5,146 usable local records ranges from 77 to 120 feet.
What affects well drilling cost in Essex County?
Important cost factors include required depth, casing and overburden, bedrock conditions, drill-rig access, mobilization, pump sizing, trenching, pressure equipment, water treatment and testing.
What should a Essex County well drilling quote include?
Compare the drilling rate and minimum charge, included casing and grout, pump and pressure equipment, mobilization, trenching, electrical work, testing, restoration, HST, exclusions and additional-depth terms.
Can nearby wells predict the cost of a new well in Essex County?
Nearby records can show historical depth, geology, yield and construction patterns, but they cannot predict an exact new-well depth or price. Use them to test quote assumptions, then rely on a licensed contractor's written site-specific scope.
TRACEABLE WELL RECORDS
Deepest and shallowest wells in Essex County
Well IDs connect these observations back to individual government records. Extremes should not be treated as expected depths.
Deepest recorded wells
| # | Depth | Municipality | Year | Well ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 542 ft | MERSEA | 1955 | 2102603 |
| 2 | 509 ft | ESSEX (GOSFIELD NORTH) | 2007 | 7048077 |
| 3 | 507 ft | MERSEA | 1953 | 2102262 |
| 4 | 499 ft | WINDSOR | 1940 | 2103050 |
| 5 | 465 ft | COLCHESTER SOUTH | 1952 | 2100608 |
Shallowest recorded wells
| # | Depth | Municipality | Year | Well ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 ft | MERSEA | 1973 | 2103875 |
| 2 | 14 ft | GOSFIELD SOUTH | 1968 | 2103112 |
| 3 | 14 ft | COLCHESTER SOUTH | 1986 | 2104909 |
| 4 | 14 ft | COLCHESTER SOUTH | 1985 | 2104912 |
| 5 | 15 ft | ESSEX | 2004 | 2105757 |
FIND WELLS NEAR YOUR PROPERTY
Analyze my propertyRegional statistics are only the starting point.
Well depths can vary within Essex County. Enter your address to analyze reported wells around your exact location and build a preliminary property report.
Source: Ontario Water Well Information System · dataset through 2025-08-31 · Water-supply wells with recorded depths from 10 to 1,500 ft. Percentiles use sorted recorded depth. Information disclaimer: Historical records are planning context, not a site assessment or professional advice. Records may be incomplete, approximately located or unrepresentative of a future well.