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Merced, CA (95348): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 731 DWR records · Merced County

240 ftmedian well depth
155 ft–320 fttypical depth range
69 ftmedian static water level
400 gpmmedian yield (49 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Merced (95348), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Merced (95348) is 240 ft, based on 628 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 155 ft and 320 ft; 90% are shallower than 400 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Merced (95348)?

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 (95348)?

The median static water level is 69 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 38 ft–100 ft), from 197 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 16 50–100 ft 66 100–150 ft 59 150–200 ft 91 200–300 ft 163 300–400 ft 156 400–600 ft 60 600+ 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.