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Novato, CA (94948): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 223 DWR records · Sonoma County

228 ftmedian well depth
71 ft–344 fttypical depth range
35 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (78 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Novato (94948), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Novato (94948) is 228 ft, based on 160 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 71 ft and 344 ft; 90% are shallower than 502 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Novato (94948)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 228 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,700–$14,820; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,680–$22,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Novato (94948)?

The median static water level is 35 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–80 ft), from 71 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 31 50–100 ft 14 100–150 ft 15 150–200 ft 9 200–300 ft 34 300–400 ft 24 400–600 ft 28 600+ ft 5
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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.