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ZIP 98226, Whatcom County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 668 Ecology records · Whatcom County

108 ftmedian well depth
54 ft–196 fttypical depth range
39 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (228 tests)

How deep are wells in ZIP 98226, Washington?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 98226 is 108 ft, based on 664 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half fall between 54 ft and 196 ft; 90% are shallower than 277 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 98226?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 110 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,750–$7,150; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,600–$11,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in ZIP 98226?

The median static water level is 39 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–83 ft), from 215 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 149 50–100 ft 168 100–150 ft 92 150–200 ft 99 200–300 ft 101 300–400 ft 35 400–600 ft 16 600+ ft 4
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Part of Whatcom County well records.

Method: medians computed from Ecology records (water wells only — soil/environmental borings and decommissions 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.