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Plumas County, California: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Plumas County, California?
The median drilled well depth in Plumas County is 150 ft, based on 7,008 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 100 ft and 240 ft; 90% are shallower than 345 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 217 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Plumas County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 217 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,425–$14,105; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,020–$21,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Plumas County?
The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–60 ft), from 2,496 measurements.
How much water do wells in Plumas County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–30 gpm), from 4,487 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Plumas 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 |
|---|---|
| B L GRANT INC | 171 |
| DICKENS DRILLING INC | 23 |
| YOUR H20 PRO | 19 |
| BRUCE MACKAY PUMP & WELL SERVICE INC | 16 |
| STEVE'S PUMPS & WELL DRILLING INC | 14 |
| PETERS DRILLING AND PUMP SERVICE | 11 |
| STONEHOUSE WELL DRILLING | 7 |
| SMITH'S PUMPS INC | 6 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Plumas County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Portola (96122) — 1,746 wells, median 205 ft
- Clio (96106) — 1,642 wells, median 180 ft
- Quincy (95971) — 1,304 wells, median 126 ft
- Greenville (95947) — 847 wells, median 130 ft
- Meadow Valley (95956) — 734 wells, median 121 ft
- Crescent Mills (95934) — 561 wells, median 115 ft
- Beckwourth (96129) — 482 wells, median 160 ft
- Chilcoot (96105) — 461 wells, median 202 ft
- Chester (96020) — 423 wells, median 123 ft
- Westwood (96137) — 354 wells, median 124 ft
- Vinton (96135) — 311 wells, median 225 ft
- Taylorsville (95983) — 214 wells, median 116 ft
- Twain (95984) — 117 wells, median 120 ft
- Strawberry Valley (95981) — 112 wells, median 165 ft
- Storrie (95980) — 62 wells, median 138 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.