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Douglas County, Washington: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,316 Ecology records · verified 2026-07-28
How deep are wells in Douglas County, Washington?
The median drilled well depth in Douglas County is 180 ft, based on 1,302 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half of all wells fall between 90 ft and 335 ft; 90% are shallower than 486 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 218 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Douglas County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 218 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,450–$14,170; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,080–$21,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Douglas County?
The median static water level is 106 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 43 ft–201 ft), from 406 measurements.
How much water do wells in Douglas County produce?
The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 6 gpm–35 gpm), from 447 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Douglas 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 | 82 |
| Shawn Oconnell | 64 |
| Marshall Miller | 40 |
| Charles Miller | 38 |
| Richard Dodrill | 25 |
| Lance Sabey | 20 |
| Kevin Boyd | 20 |
| Jose Rojas | 18 |
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Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- 98802 — 128 wells, median 272 ft
- Orondo (98843) — 100 wells, median 167 ft
- 98850 — 62 wells, median 111 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.