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Orinda, CA (94563): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 114 DWR records · Contra Costa County

178 ftmedian well depth
30 ft–300 fttypical depth range
22 ftmedian static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (27 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Orinda (94563), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Orinda (94563) is 178 ft, based on 72 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 30 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 391 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Orinda (94563)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 178 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,450–$11,570; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,680–$17,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Orinda (94563)?

The median static water level is 22 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–50 ft), from 33 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 21 50–100 ft 5 100–150 ft 7 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 15 300–400 ft 12 400–600 ft 5 600+ ft 2
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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.