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Herald, CA (95638): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 736 DWR records · Sacramento County

317 ftmedian well depth
265 ft–360 fttypical depth range
156 ftmedian static water level
100 gpmmedian yield (100 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Herald (95638), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Herald (95638) is 317 ft, based on 645 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 265 ft and 360 ft; 90% are shallower than 543 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Herald (95638)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 317 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,925–$20,605; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $19,020–$31,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Herald (95638)?

The median static water level is 156 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 126 ft–190 ft), from 187 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 4 100–150 ft 14 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 230 300–400 ft 264 400–600 ft 71 600+ ft 57
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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.