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Descanso, CA (91916): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 545 DWR records · San Diego County

340 ftmedian well depth
245 ft–520 fttypical depth range
60 ftmedian static water level
23 gpmmedian yield (410 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Descanso (91916), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Descanso (91916) is 340 ft, based on 441 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 245 ft and 520 ft; 90% are shallower than 740 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Descanso (91916)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 340 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,500–$22,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $20,400–$34,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Descanso (91916)?

The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 27 ft–102 ft), from 102 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 7 50–100 ft 11 100–150 ft 21 150–200 ft 29 200–300 ft 88 300–400 ft 97 400–600 ft 101 600+ ft 87
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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.