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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 78 ft, based on 8,229 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half of all wells fall between 38 ft and 159 ft; 90% are shallower than 235 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.
What is the static water level in Whatcom County?
The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 9 ft–58 ft), from 1,119 measurements.
How much water do wells in Whatcom County produce?
The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–35 gpm), from 1,082 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 | 106 |
| Brett Boulton | 100 |
| Brannon Hopke | 48 |
| Ryan Wilhonen | 48 |
| Ralph Riggles | 32 |
| Jerry Peterson | 23 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Whatcom County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Bellingham (98226) — 1,690 wells, median 113 ft
- Ferndale (98248) — 1,249 wells, median 135 ft
- Everson (98247) — 1,027 wells, median 50 ft
- Lynden (98264) — 726 wells, median 38 ft
- Custer (98240) — 681 wells, median 53 ft
- Bellingham (98229) — 678 wells, median 112 ft
- Deming (98244) — 437 wells, median 48 ft
- Lummi Island (98262) — 434 wells, median 121 ft
- Maple Falls (98266) — 331 wells, median 72 ft
- Acme (98220) — 296 wells, median 59 ft
- Blaine (98230) — 284 wells, median 136 ft
- Sumas (98295) — 245 wells, median 95 ft
- Nooksack (98276) — 221 wells, median 58 ft
- Bellingham (98225) — 62 wells, median 126 ft
- Blaine (98231) — 58 wells, median 134 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.