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South Gate, CA (90280): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 251 DWR records · Los Angeles County

138 ftmedian well depth
40 ft–617 fttypical depth range
59 ftmedian static water level
2,550 gpmmedian yield (6 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around South Gate (90280), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around South Gate (90280) is 138 ft, based on 113 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 40 ft and 617 ft; 90% are shallower than 883 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around South Gate (90280)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 138 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,450–$8,970; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,280–$13,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around South Gate (90280)?

The median static water level is 59 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 38 ft–60 ft), from 9 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 47 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 4 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 9 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 11 600+ ft 31
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.