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El Cajon, CA (92022): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 222 DWR records · San Diego County

90 ftmedian well depth
57 ft–128 fttypical depth range
21 ftmedian static water level
24 gpmmedian yield (59 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around El Cajon (92022), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around El Cajon (92022) is 90 ft, based on 128 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 57 ft and 128 ft; 90% are shallower than 274 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around El Cajon (92022)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 90 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,250–$5,850; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,400–$9,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around El Cajon (92022)?

The median static water level is 21 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–150 ft), from 5 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 25 50–100 ft 46 100–150 ft 28 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 9 600+ 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.