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Palo Alto, CA (94301): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 152 DWR records · Santa Clara County

260 ftmedian well depth
35 ft–320 fttypical depth range
19 ftmedian static water level
100 gpmmedian yield (13 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Palo Alto (94301), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Palo Alto (94301) is 260 ft, based on 79 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 35 ft and 320 ft; 90% are shallower than 327 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Palo Alto (94301)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 260 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,500–$16,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,600–$26,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Palo Alto (94301)?

The median static water level is 19 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–37 ft), from 10 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 22 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 4 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 9 300–400 ft 31 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 2
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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.