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Butte City, CA (95920): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 572 DWR records · Glenn County

156 ftmedian well depth
85 ft–312 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
1,800 gpmmedian yield (99 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Butte City (95920), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Butte City (95920) is 156 ft, based on 569 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 85 ft and 312 ft; 90% are shallower than 460 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Butte City (95920)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 156 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,900–$10,140; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,360–$15,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Butte City (95920)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–19 ft), from 33 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 66 50–100 ft 107 100–150 ft 98 150–200 ft 60 200–300 ft 82 300–400 ft 75 400–600 ft 64 600+ 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.