New York

Statistics
Number of Orphaned Wells: 
44,600
Number of Wells Plugged: 
116
Plugging Funds Expended: 
$2,257,712
Average Cost Per Well: 
$19,463
Number of Wells on Plugging Wait List: 
4600
(updated 8/26/2010)

Statistics are estimates provided by the states for the calendar year ending 12/31/2009