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Oakland, CA (94601): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 278 DWR records · Alameda County

27 ftmedian well depth
10 ft–36 fttypical depth range
10 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (5 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Oakland (94601), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Oakland (94601) is 27 ft, based on 125 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 10 ft and 36 ft; 90% are shallower than 109 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Oakland (94601)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 27 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $675–$1,755; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,620–$2,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Oakland (94601)?

The median static water level is 10 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–13 ft), from 23 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 103 50–100 ft 9 100–150 ft 6 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 2 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 2 600+ 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.