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Novato, CA (94998): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 120 DWR records · Marin County

160 ftmedian well depth
56 ft–300 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
18 gpmmedian yield (33 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Novato (94998), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Novato (94998) is 160 ft, based on 61 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 56 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Novato (94998)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Novato (94998)?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–88 ft), from 36 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 15 50–100 ft 13 100–150 ft 1 150–200 ft 3 200–300 ft 13 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 6
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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.