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Big Sur, CA (93920): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 128 DWR records · Monterey County

297 ftmedian well depth
152 ft–480 fttypical depth range
89 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (57 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Big Sur (93920), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Big Sur (93920) is 297 ft, based on 113 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 152 ft and 480 ft; 90% are shallower than 599 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Big Sur (93920)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 297 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,425–$19,305; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $17,820–$29,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Big Sur (93920)?

The median static water level is 89 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–169 ft), from 84 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 12 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 5 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 20 300–400 ft 13 400–600 ft 31 600+ ft 12
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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.