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Nelson, CA (95958): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 193 DWR records · Butte County

371 ftmedian well depth
162 ft–535 fttypical depth range
5 ftmedian static water level
1,500 gpmmedian yield (47 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Nelson (95958), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Nelson (95958) is 371 ft, based on 193 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 162 ft and 535 ft; 90% are shallower than 654 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Nelson (95958)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 371 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,275–$24,115; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $22,260–$37,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Nelson (95958)?

The median static water level is 5 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 5 ft–20 ft), from 7 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 9 100–150 ft 29 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 28 300–400 ft 19 400–600 ft 47 600+ ft 43
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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.