Usable water-supply records with plausible depth values.
1,337 LOCAL WELL RECORDS
Well Drilling Cost in Gravenhurst, Ontario
Well drilling cost in Gravenhurst depends heavily on depth, casing, geology, access and quote inclusions. Local records show a 190 ft median depth and a 105–300 ft typical range to help frame contractor conversations.
Median recorded depth190 ft
107% deeper than Ontario's 92 ft median.
INTERACTIVE LOCAL WELL EXPLORER
Map and well records in Gravenhurst
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 Gravenhurst?
There is no trustworthy single price for Gravenhurst. Official records do not include invoices, but they show that the middle half of recorded wells are 105–300 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 Gravenhurst records contain
These fields come from a stratified sample of 1,337 local records and are shown with coverage counts.
Typical sampled range: 3–10 GPM across 1,036 records.
Middle 50%: 8–27 ft below ground across 1,073 records.
Air Percussion (690) · Rotary (Air) (213) · Cable Tool (149)
Granite (1023) · Clay (355) · Gravel (179)
Newest sampled record: 2024 · 198 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%Gravenhurst5 GPM3–10 GPM1,03677%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 Gravenhurst
0 ftMedian 190 ft400 ft
Most usable records fall between 105 and 300 ft. The average is 22 ft above the median, showing how extreme wells influence a simple average.
What stands out
- Regional depth contextThe local median is 107% deeper than Ontario overall.
- Useful pump-test coverage82% of usable records include a reported GPM value.
- Meaningful local variabilityThe middle half of wells spans 195 vertical feet.
ACCURATE COST PLANNING
What should a Gravenhurst 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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Gravenhurst 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 Gravenhurst?
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 Gravenhurst?
The median recorded water-supply well depth is 190 feet. The middle 50% of 1,337 usable local records ranges from 105 to 300 feet.
What affects well drilling cost in Gravenhurst?
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 Gravenhurst 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 Gravenhurst?
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 Gravenhurst
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 | 680 ft | GRAVENHURST (MORRISON) | 2000 | 4207546 |
| 2 | 620 ft | GRAVENHURST (MUSKOKA) | 1996 | 4206553 |
| 3 | 600 ft | GRAVENHURST (RYDE) | 1988 | 4204134 |
| 4 | 600 ft | GRAVENHURST (MORRISON) | 1988 | 4204242 |
| 5 | 600 ft | GRAVENHURST (MORRISON) | 1988 | 4204243 |
Shallowest recorded wells
| # | Depth | Municipality | Year | Well ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ft | GRAVENHURST (MORRISON) | 1990 | 4204843 |
| 2 | 10 ft | GRAVENHURST (MORRISON) | 1990 | 4204983 |
| 3 | 12 ft | GRAVENHURST (MORRISON) | 1989 | 4204978 |
| 4 | 12 ft | GRAVENHURST (MUSKOKA) | 1991 | 4205317 |
| 5 | 12 ft | GRAVENHURST (RYDE) | 1993 | 4205657 |
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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.