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Oakland, CA (94602): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 65 DWR records · Alameda County

120 ftmedian well depth
28 ft–179 fttypical depth range
41 ftmedian static water level
43 gpmmedian yield (4 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Oakland (94602), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Oakland (94602) is 120 ft, based on 48 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 28 ft and 179 ft; 90% are shallower than 206 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Oakland (94602)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Oakland (94602)?

The median static water level is 41 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–58 ft), from 6 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 18 50–100 ft 2 100–150 ft 13 150–200 ft 7 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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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.