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Chester, CA (96020): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 423 DWR records · Plumas County

123 ftmedian well depth
76 ft–231 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
29 gpmmedian yield (144 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Chester (96020), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Chester (96020) is 123 ft, based on 284 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 76 ft and 231 ft; 90% are shallower than 402 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Chester (96020)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 123 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,075–$7,995; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,380–$12,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Chester (96020)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 23 ft–68 ft), from 96 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 32 50–100 ft 75 100–150 ft 70 150–200 ft 21 200–300 ft 32 300–400 ft 21 400–600 ft 27 600+ 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.