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Whatcom County, Washington: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Whatcom County, Washington?
The median drilled well depth in Whatcom County is 72 ft, based on 4,945 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half of all wells fall between 37 ft and 165 ft; 90% are shallower than 248 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 57 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Whatcom County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 57 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,425–$3,705; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,420–$5,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Whatcom County?
The median static water level is 19 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 9 ft–57 ft), from 1,075 measurements.
How much water do wells in Whatcom County produce?
The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–35 gpm), from 1,081 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Who drills wells in Whatcom 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 |
|---|---|
| Richard Smith | 416 |
| David Rutledge | 177 |
| Michael Florence | 105 |
| Brett Boulton | 99 |
| Brannon Hopke | 48 |
| Ryan Wilhonen | 48 |
| Ralph Riggles | 32 |
| Jerry Peterson | 23 |
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Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- 98226 — 668 wells, median 108 ft
- 98248 — 421 wells, median 98 ft
- Lynden (98264) — 322 wells, median 37 ft
- Everson (98247) — 248 wells, median 46 ft
- Custer (98240) — 135 wells, median 28 ft
- 98230 — 134 wells, median 170 ft
- Deming (98244) — 129 wells, median 58 ft
- 98229 — 107 wells, median 120 ft
- 98295 — 81 wells, median 98 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.