Cortland County · NY
Wells in Cortland County
1,192 recorded wells, 1,177 with verified depth. Here's what the drilling records say and what the permit takes.
Depth, from the records
161ft median drilled depth
p10 · 48 ftp90 · 298 ft
Eight of ten wells in Cortland County finished between 48 and 298 feet. Budget to the deep end; celebrate the shallow one.
Median reported yield: 10 gpm
Who drills around here
| Contractor (NY statewide) | Wells | Median depth |
|---|---|---|
| NYRD10119 | 6,187 | 260 ft |
| NYRD10178 | 4,337 | 298 ft |
| NYRD10002 | 3,549 | 225 ft |
| NYRD10024 | 3,503 | 104 ft |
| NYRD10080 | 2,638 | 180 ft |
| NYRD10118 | 2,513 | 265 ft |
| NYRD10202 | 2,363 | 400 ft |
| NYRD10230 | 2,361 | 77 ft |
The permit in Cortland County
No pre-drill permitgeneric
DEC + county pockets
ECL 15-1525
- Pre-drill gate
- None — report after drilling
- Fee
- —
- Who files
- Driller or owner may file
- Timeline
- Varies
Confirm current fee with authority
Before the rig arrives
- Confirm parcel allows a private well (vs required public water connection).
- Select a licensed well contractor; obtain owner authorization as required.
- No statewide pre-drill permit for typical domestic wells — confirm local/district overlays.
- Still complete post-drill filing (registration / well log) on the deadline below.
After drilling: Pre-drill notice + completion report within 30 days → DEC + county pockets
WellMap prepares estimate-backed quote packets and dual-party approvals. It does not issue permits and never auto-submits to government systems. The licensed driller (and/or owner where required by law) is the submitter of record. Verified 2026-07-14.