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Vista, CA (92081): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 53 DWR records · San Diego County

384 ftmedian well depth
163 ft–589 fttypical depth range
70 ftmedian static water level
46 gpmmedian yield (26 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Vista (92081), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Vista (92081) is 384 ft, based on 38 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 163 ft and 589 ft; 90% are shallower than 942 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Vista (92081)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 384 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,600–$24,960; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $23,040–$38,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Vista (92081)?

The median static water level is 70 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 48 ft–161 ft), from 15 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 9 600+ ft 9
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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.