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Alpine County, California: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Alpine County, California?
The median drilled well depth in Alpine County is 250 ft, based on 243 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 150 ft and 354 ft; 90% are shallower than 487 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 394 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Alpine County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 250 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,250–$16,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,000–$25,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Alpine County?
The median static water level is 58 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–96 ft), from 86 measurements.
How much water do wells in Alpine County produce?
The median tested yield is 25 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–35 gpm), from 106 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Alpine County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well completion reports (California Department of Water Resources).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| BRUCE MACKAY PUMP & WELL SERVICE INC | 19 |
| CANEPA AND SONS INC | 4 |
| WEST COAST DIRT WORKS LLC DBA WEST COAST PUMP & WELL WORKS | 1 |
| CARL E TATTING | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Alpine County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Markleeville (96120) — 252 wells, median 240 ft
- Kirkwood (95646) — 71 wells, median 200 ft
Method: medians computed from DWR records (filed well completion reports, water-supply uses only (destruction, repair and monitoring 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.