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Merced, CA (95340): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 728 DWR records · Merced County

240 ftmedian well depth
147 ft–333 fttypical depth range
55 ftmedian static water level
200 gpmmedian yield (84 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Merced (95340), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Merced (95340) is 240 ft, based on 607 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 147 ft and 333 ft; 90% are shallower than 447 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Merced (95340)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 240 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,000–$15,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,400–$24,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Merced (95340)?

The median static water level is 55 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–100 ft), from 192 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 39 50–100 ft 24 100–150 ft 91 150–200 ft 71 200–300 ft 160 300–400 ft 132 400–600 ft 64 600+ ft 26
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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.