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Santa Maria, CA (93454): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 487 DWR records · Santa Barbara County

330 ftmedian well depth
196 ft–500 fttypical depth range
143 ftmedian static water level
400 gpmmedian yield (179 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Santa Maria (93454), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Santa Maria (93454) is 330 ft, based on 369 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 196 ft and 500 ft; 90% are shallower than 610 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Santa Maria (93454)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 330 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,250–$21,450; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $19,800–$33,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Santa Maria (93454)?

The median static water level is 143 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 81 ft–200 ft), from 193 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 34 100–150 ft 32 150–200 ft 27 200–300 ft 63 300–400 ft 57 400–600 ft 99 600+ ft 55
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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.