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El Nido, CA (95317): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 779 DWR records · Merced County

500 ftmedian well depth
300 ft–780 fttypical depth range
96 ftmedian static water level
1,500 gpmmedian yield (98 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around El Nido (95317), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around El Nido (95317) is 500 ft, based on 564 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 300 ft and 780 ft; 90% are shallower than 908 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around El Nido (95317)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 500 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $12,500–$32,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $30,000–$50,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around El Nido (95317)?

The median static water level is 96 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 60 ft–124 ft), from 205 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 15 150–200 ft 51 200–300 ft 72 300–400 ft 59 400–600 ft 139 600+ ft 225
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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.