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Bakersfield, CA (93309): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 143 DWR records · Kern County

400 ftmedian well depth
201 ft–550 fttypical depth range
62 ftmedian static water level
1,800 gpmmedian yield (11 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Bakersfield (93309), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Bakersfield (93309) is 400 ft, based on 93 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 201 ft and 550 ft; 90% are shallower than 705 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Bakersfield (93309)?

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 Bakersfield (93309)?

The median static water level is 62 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 31 ft–95 ft), from 42 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 5 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 17 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 29 600+ ft 21
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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.