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San Jose, CA (95148): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 262 DWR records · Santa Clara County

250 ftmedian well depth
175 ft–400 fttypical depth range
114 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (40 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around San Jose (95148), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around San Jose (95148) is 250 ft, based on 177 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 175 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 552 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around San Jose (95148)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 250 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,250–$16,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,000–$25,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around San Jose (95148)?

The median static water level is 114 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 69 ft–176 ft), from 68 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 12 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 22 150–200 ft 12 200–300 ft 60 300–400 ft 20 400–600 ft 28 600+ ft 17
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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.