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Washington, CA (95986): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 278 DWR records · Nevada County

268 ftmedian well depth
150 ft–408 fttypical depth range
110 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (121 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Washington (95986), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Washington (95986) is 268 ft, based on 222 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 150 ft and 408 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Washington (95986)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 268 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,700–$17,420; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,080–$26,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Washington (95986)?

The median static water level is 110 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 68 ft–214 ft), from 107 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 14 100–150 ft 38 150–200 ft 29 200–300 ft 37 300–400 ft 41 400–600 ft 55 600+ ft 8
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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.