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Douglas County, Washington: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Douglas County, Washington?
The median drilled well depth in Douglas County is 160 ft, based on 1,896 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half of all wells fall between 83 ft and 310 ft; 90% are shallower than 462 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.
What is the static water level in Douglas County?
The median static water level is 100 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 42 ft–200 ft), from 478 measurements.
How much water do wells in Douglas County produce?
The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 6 gpm–35 gpm), from 454 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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 |
| Charles Miller | 46 |
| Marshall Miller | 40 |
| Richard Dodrill | 26 |
| Kevin Boyd | 21 |
| Lance Sabey | 20 |
| Jose Rojas | 19 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Douglas County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Orondo (98843) — 487 wells, median 154 ft
- Chelan Falls (98817) — 258 wells, median 188 ft
- Bridgeport (98813) — 247 wells, median 89 ft
- Rock Island (98850) — 208 wells, median 122 ft
- 98802 — 187 wells, median 236 ft
- Waterville (98858) — 167 wells, median 286 ft
- Palisades (98845) — 137 wells, median 168 ft
- Mansfield (98830) — 95 wells, median 200 ft
- Wenatchee (98807) — 57 wells, median 75 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.