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Merced, CA (95343): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 279 DWR records · Merced County

223 ftmedian well depth
105 ft–310 fttypical depth range
52 ftmedian static water level
875 gpmmedian yield (16 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Merced (95343), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Merced (95343) is 223 ft, based on 240 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 105 ft and 310 ft; 90% are shallower than 373 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Merced (95343)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 223 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,575–$14,495; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,380–$22,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Merced (95343)?

The median static water level is 52 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 31 ft–101 ft), from 81 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 33 50–100 ft 21 100–150 ft 34 150–200 ft 19 200–300 ft 40 300–400 ft 73 400–600 ft 18 600+ 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.