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Whitman County, Washington: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,694 Ecology records · verified 2026-06-11
How deep are wells in Whitman County, Washington?
The median drilled well depth in Whitman County is 196 ft, based on 1,495 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half of all wells fall between 119 ft and 305 ft; 90% are shallower than 430 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 230 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Whitman County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 230 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,750–$14,950; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,800–$23,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Whitman County?
The median static water level is 100 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 38 ft–200 ft), from 234 measurements.
How much water do wells in Whitman County produce?
The median tested yield is 25 gpm (middle half: 18 gpm–40 gpm), from 290 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Whitman 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 |
|---|---|
| Brett Uhlenkott | 95 |
| Eric Forsmann | 71 |
| Caleb Forsmann | 35 |
| James Hickam | 27 |
| Todd Lively | 6 |
| Aidan Gemmell | 6 |
| Brian Mosset | 5 |
| Jim Mcleslie | 4 |
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Free lookup Property report — $19Method: 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.