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ZIP 98338, Pierce County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 363 Ecology records · Pierce County

120 ftmedian well depth
96 ft–164 fttypical depth range
58 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (143 tests)

How deep are wells in ZIP 98338, Washington?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 98338 is 120 ft, based on 360 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half fall between 96 ft and 164 ft; 90% are shallower than 209 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 98338?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 132 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,300–$8,580; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,920–$13,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in ZIP 98338?

The median static water level is 58 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 34 ft–100 ft), from 133 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 109 100–150 ft 129 150–200 ft 76 200–300 ft 30 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 3 600+ ft 4
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Part of Pierce 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.