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South Lake Tahoe, CA (96156): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 282 DWR records · El Dorado County

82 ftmedian well depth
66 ft–120 fttypical depth range
23 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (13 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around South Lake Tahoe (96156), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around South Lake Tahoe (96156) is 82 ft, based on 153 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 66 ft and 120 ft; 90% are shallower than 174 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around South Lake Tahoe (96156)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 82 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,050–$5,330; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,920–$8,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around South Lake Tahoe (96156)?

The median static water level is 23 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–28 ft), from 97 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 82 100–150 ft 41 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 8 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 1
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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.