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Alta, CA (95701): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 283 DWR records · Placer County

360 ftmedian well depth
250 ft–450 fttypical depth range
135 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (119 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Alta (95701), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Alta (95701) is 360 ft, based on 240 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 250 ft and 450 ft; 90% are shallower than 560 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Alta (95701)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 360 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,000–$23,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $21,600–$36,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Alta (95701)?

The median static water level is 135 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 60 ft–260 ft), from 113 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 10 100–150 ft 20 150–200 ft 15 200–300 ft 25 300–400 ft 66 400–600 ft 85 600+ ft 18
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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.