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Los Altos, CA (94023): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 212 DWR records · Santa Clara County

285 ftmedian well depth
47 ft–312 fttypical depth range
104 ftmedian static water level
205 gpmmedian yield (12 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Los Altos (94023), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Los Altos (94023) is 285 ft, based on 68 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 47 ft and 312 ft; 90% are shallower than 512 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Los Altos (94023)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 285 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,125–$18,525; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $17,100–$28,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Los Altos (94023)?

The median static water level is 104 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 42 ft–159 ft), from 12 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 23 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 1 150–200 ft 1 200–300 ft 3 300–400 ft 21 400–600 ft 11 600+ ft 1
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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.