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Santa Monica, CA (90404): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 119 DWR records · Los Angeles County

65 ftmedian well depth
42 ft–250 fttypical depth range
144 ftmedian static water level
608 gpmmedian yield (10 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Santa Monica (90404), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Santa Monica (90404) is 65 ft, based on 71 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 42 ft and 250 ft; 90% are shallower than 485 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Santa Monica (90404)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 65 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,625–$4,225; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,900–$6,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Santa Monica (90404)?

The median static water level is 144 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 142 ft–144 ft), from 5 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 25 50–100 ft 14 100–150 ft 5 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 11 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 3
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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.