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Penn Valley, CA (95946): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 2,122 DWR records · Nevada County

225 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–375 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (571 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Penn Valley (95946), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Penn Valley (95946) is 225 ft, based on 1,844 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 120 ft and 375 ft; 90% are shallower than 550 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Penn Valley (95946)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 225 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,625–$14,625; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,500–$22,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Penn Valley (95946)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–85 ft), from 392 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 25 50–100 ft 255 100–150 ft 310 150–200 ft 156 200–300 ft 377 300–400 ft 287 400–600 ft 279 600+ ft 155
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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.