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Alameda, CA (94501): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 178 DWR records · Alameda County

34 ftmedian well depth
19 ft–60 fttypical depth range
9 ftmedian static water level
7 gpmmedian yield (5 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Alameda (94501), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Alameda (94501) is 34 ft, based on 86 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 19 ft and 60 ft; 90% are shallower than 104 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Alameda (94501)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 34 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $850–$2,210; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,040–$3,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Alameda (94501)?

The median static water level is 9 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–11 ft), from 13 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 55 50–100 ft 22 100–150 ft 5 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 2 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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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.