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Independence, CA (93526): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 245 DWR records · Inyo County

188 ftmedian well depth
48 ft–381 fttypical depth range
34 ftmedian static water level
144 gpmmedian yield (38 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Independence (93526), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Independence (93526) is 188 ft, based on 175 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 48 ft and 381 ft; 90% are shallower than 600 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Independence (93526)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 188 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,700–$12,220; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,280–$18,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Independence (93526)?

The median static water level is 34 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 23 ft–63 ft), from 17 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 45 50–100 ft 23 100–150 ft 8 150–200 ft 17 200–300 ft 20 300–400 ft 22 400–600 ft 21 600+ ft 19
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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.