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Alturas, CA (96101): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 788 DWR records · Modoc County

236 ftmedian well depth
193 ft–352 fttypical depth range
70 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (448 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Alturas (96101), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Alturas (96101) is 236 ft, based on 787 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 193 ft and 352 ft; 90% are shallower than 600 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Alturas (96101)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 236 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,900–$15,340; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,160–$23,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Alturas (96101)?

The median static water level is 70 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 45 ft–114 ft), from 28 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 7 50–100 ft 17 100–150 ft 56 150–200 ft 134 200–300 ft 306 300–400 ft 112 400–600 ft 68 600+ ft 87
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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.