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Bellingham, WA (98226): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,690 Ecology records · Whatcom County

113 ftmedian well depth
62 ft–186 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (237 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Bellingham (98226), Washington?

The median drilled well depth in and around Bellingham (98226) is 113 ft, based on 1,681 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half fall between 62 ft and 186 ft; 90% are shallower than 240 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Bellingham (98226)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 106 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,650–$6,890; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,360–$10,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Bellingham (98226)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–85 ft), from 237 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 283 50–100 ft 468 100–150 ft 309 150–200 ft 273 200–300 ft 255 300–400 ft 66 400–600 ft 23 600+ ft 4
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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.