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Murphys, CA (95247): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 407 DWR records · Calaveras County

312 ftmedian well depth
220 ft–440 fttypical depth range
90 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (185 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Murphys (95247), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Murphys (95247) is 312 ft, based on 338 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 220 ft and 440 ft; 90% are shallower than 586 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Murphys (95247)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 312 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,800–$20,280; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,720–$31,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Murphys (95247)?

The median static water level is 90 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 52 ft–120 ft), from 147 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 4 100–150 ft 28 150–200 ft 21 200–300 ft 86 300–400 ft 84 400–600 ft 80 600+ ft 34
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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.