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Nicolaus, CA (95659): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 366 DWR records · Sutter County

145 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–232 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
235 gpmmedian yield (70 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Nicolaus (95659), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Nicolaus (95659) is 145 ft, based on 323 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 100 ft and 232 ft; 90% are shallower than 320 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Nicolaus (95659)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 145 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,625–$9,425; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,700–$14,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Nicolaus (95659)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–21 ft), from 82 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 20 50–100 ft 61 100–150 ft 87 150–200 ft 49 200–300 ft 56 300–400 ft 28 400–600 ft 18 600+ ft 4
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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.