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Durham, CA (95938): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,538 DWR records · Butte County

172 ftmedian well depth
115 ft–305 fttypical depth range
62 ftmedian static water level
100 gpmmedian yield (248 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Durham (95938), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Durham (95938) is 172 ft, based on 1,538 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 115 ft and 305 ft; 90% are shallower than 530 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Durham (95938)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 172 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,300–$11,180; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,320–$17,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Durham (95938)?

The median static water level is 62 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–70 ft), from 37 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 30 50–100 ft 215 100–150 ft 397 150–200 ft 224 200–300 ft 264 300–400 ft 125 400–600 ft 199 600+ ft 84
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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.