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Truckee, CA (96160): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 223 DWR records · Nevada County

250 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–302 fttypical depth range
136 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (29 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Truckee (96160), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Truckee (96160) is 250 ft, based on 131 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 100 ft and 302 ft; 90% are shallower than 780 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Truckee (96160)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 250 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,250–$16,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,000–$25,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Truckee (96160)?

The median static water level is 136 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 38 ft–153 ft), from 19 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 29 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 16 150–200 ft 7 200–300 ft 27 300–400 ft 27 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 18
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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.