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Palermo, CA (95968): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,489 DWR records · Butte County

160 ftmedian well depth
115 ft–280 fttypical depth range
52 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (737 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Palermo (95968), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Palermo (95968) is 160 ft, based on 1,485 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 115 ft and 280 ft; 90% are shallower than 440 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Palermo (95968)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Palermo (95968)?

The median static water level is 52 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 38 ft–80 ft), from 141 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 56 50–100 ft 156 100–150 ft 457 150–200 ft 183 200–300 ft 279 300–400 ft 150 400–600 ft 152 600+ ft 52
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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.