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Calpine, CA (96124): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 123 DWR records · Sierra County

132 ftmedian well depth
103 ft–170 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (28 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Calpine (96124), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Calpine (96124) is 132 ft, based on 92 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 103 ft and 170 ft; 90% are shallower than 349 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Calpine (96124)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 132 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,300–$8,580; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,920–$13,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Calpine (96124)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–28 ft), from 27 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 17 100–150 ft 40 150–200 ft 15 200–300 ft 7 300–400 ft 6 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 3
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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.