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Tahoe Vista, CA (96148): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 72 DWR records · Placer County

400 ftmedian well depth
232 ft–800 fttypical depth range
70 ftmedian static water level
40 gpmmedian yield (13 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Tahoe Vista (96148), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Tahoe Vista (96148) is 400 ft, based on 41 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 232 ft and 800 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,020 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Tahoe Vista (96148)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 400 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $10,000–$26,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $24,000–$40,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Tahoe Vista (96148)?

The median static water level is 70 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 43 ft–287 ft), from 12 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 6 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 13
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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.