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Porterville, CA (93257): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 897 DWR records · Tulare County

208 ftmedian well depth
147 ft–340 fttypical depth range
48 ftmedian static water level
70 gpmmedian yield (389 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Porterville (93257), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Porterville (93257) is 208 ft, based on 648 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 147 ft and 340 ft; 90% are shallower than 520 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Porterville (93257)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 208 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,200–$13,520; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,480–$20,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Porterville (93257)?

The median static water level is 48 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–80 ft), from 442 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 48 100–150 ft 112 150–200 ft 125 200–300 ft 113 300–400 ft 107 400–600 ft 86 600+ ft 54
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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.