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Markleeville, CA (96120): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 252 DWR records · Alpine County

240 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–350 fttypical depth range
59 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (89 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Markleeville (96120), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Markleeville (96120) is 240 ft, based on 176 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 160 ft and 350 ft; 90% are shallower than 460 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Markleeville (96120)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 240 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,000–$15,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,400–$24,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Markleeville (96120)?

The median static water level is 59 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 33 ft–95 ft), from 72 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 13 100–150 ft 22 150–200 ft 16 200–300 ft 52 300–400 ft 39 400–600 ft 25 600+ 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.