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Portola, CA (96122): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,746 DWR records · Plumas County

205 ftmedian well depth
145 ft–300 fttypical depth range
50 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (957 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Portola (96122), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Portola (96122) is 205 ft, based on 1,304 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 145 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 409 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Portola (96122)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 205 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,125–$13,325; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,300–$20,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Portola (96122)?

The median static water level is 50 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–83 ft), from 490 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 81 100–150 ft 258 150–200 ft 232 200–300 ft 366 300–400 ft 194 400–600 ft 140 600+ ft 23
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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.