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Orcas, WA (98280): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 433 Ecology records · San Juan County

340 ftmedian well depth
200 ft–500 fttypical depth range
24 ftmedian static water level
2 gpmmedian yield (17 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Orcas (98280), Washington?

The median drilled well depth in and around Orcas (98280) is 340 ft, based on 425 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half fall between 200 ft and 500 ft; 90% are shallower than 600 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Orcas (98280)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 340 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,500–$22,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $20,400–$34,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Orcas (98280)?

The median static water level is 24 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–64 ft), from 23 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 59 50–100 ft 15 100–150 ft 18 150–200 ft 14 200–300 ft 59 300–400 ft 78 400–600 ft 114 600+ ft 68
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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.