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Imperial County, California: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Imperial County, California?
The median drilled well depth in Imperial County is 300 ft, based on 439 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 120 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 619 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 238 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Imperial County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Imperial County?
The median static water level is 43 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–122 ft), from 68 measurements.
How much water do wells in Imperial County produce?
The median tested yield is 100 gpm (middle half: 49 gpm–300 gpm), from 129 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Imperial County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well completion reports (California Department of Water Resources).
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Well records by ZIP code in Imperial County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Ocotillo (92259) — 64 wells, median 312 ft
- Brawley (92227) — 61 wells, median 300 ft
- Bard (92222) — 59 wells, median 165 ft
- El Centro (92243) — 59 wells, median 49 ft
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). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.