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Chico, CA (95976): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 128 DWR records · Butte County

138 ftmedian well depth
89 ft–220 fttypical depth range
130 ftmedian static water level
68 gpmmedian yield (14 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Chico (95976), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Chico (95976) is 138 ft, based on 128 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 89 ft and 220 ft; 90% are shallower than 429 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Chico (95976)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 138 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,450–$8,970; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,280–$13,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Chico (95976)?

The median static water level is 130 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 109 ft–137 ft), from 3 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 15 50–100 ft 24 100–150 ft 28 150–200 ft 16 200–300 ft 22 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 6
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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.