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Placerville, CO (81430): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,291 DWR records · San Miguel County

230 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–367 fttypical depth range
134 ftmedian static water level
7 gpmmedian yield (382 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Placerville (81430), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Placerville (81430) is 230 ft, based on 882 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 100 ft and 367 ft; 90% are shallower than 555 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Placerville (81430)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 230 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,750–$14,950; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,800–$23,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Placerville (81430)?

The median static water level is 134 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 58 ft–243 ft), from 116 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 115 50–100 ft 105 100–150 ft 101 150–200 ft 70 200–300 ft 137 300–400 ft 153 400–600 ft 117 600+ ft 84
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.