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Chelan County, Washington: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 4,385 Ecology records · verified 2026-07-28
How deep are wells in Chelan County, Washington?
The median drilled well depth in Chelan County is 155 ft, based on 4,323 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half of all wells fall between 71 ft and 305 ft; 90% are shallower than 495 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 200 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Chelan County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Chelan County?
The median static water level is 57 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 24 ft–122 ft), from 997 measurements.
How much water do wells in Chelan County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 6 gpm–30 gpm), from 1,179 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Chelan County?
Licensed drillers by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well reports (license roster: Washington Department of Ecology).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Brett Phythian | 442 |
| Richard Dodrill | 128 |
| Charles Miller | 109 |
| Lance Sabey | 88 |
| Lee Squires | 66 |
| Marshall Miller | 65 |
| Shawn Oconnell | 62 |
| Joseph Dunkin | 23 |
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Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- 98826 — 874 wells, median 119 ft
- 98815 — 326 wells, median 138 ft
- 98801 — 176 wells, median 236 ft
- Chelan (98816) — 131 wells, median 347 ft
- Peshastin (98847) — 123 wells, median 175 ft
- 98822 — 117 wells, median 61 ft
- Malaga (98828) — 69 wells, median 211 ft
- 98821 — 53 wells, median 87 ft
Method: medians computed from Ecology records (water wells only — soil/environmental borings and decommissions excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.