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Santa Maria, CA (93456): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 203 DWR records · Santa Barbara County

300 ftmedian well depth
219 ft–447 fttypical depth range
146 ftmedian static water level
600 gpmmedian yield (31 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Santa Maria (93456), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Santa Maria (93456) is 300 ft, based on 106 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 219 ft and 447 ft; 90% are shallower than 815 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Santa Maria (93456)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Santa Maria (93456)?

The median static water level is 146 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 133 ft–170 ft), from 49 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 1 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 37 300–400 ft 18 400–600 ft 19 600+ ft 18
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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.