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Downey, CA (90242): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 339 DWR records · Los Angeles County

133 ftmedian well depth
69 ft–170 fttypical depth range
103 ftmedian static water level
925 gpmmedian yield (10 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Downey (90242), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Downey (90242) is 133 ft, based on 176 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 69 ft and 170 ft; 90% are shallower than 501 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Downey (90242)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 133 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,325–$8,645; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,980–$13,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Downey (90242)?

The median static water level is 103 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 71 ft–111 ft), from 3 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 28 50–100 ft 47 100–150 ft 35 150–200 ft 37 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 7 600+ ft 14
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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.