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Custer, WA (98240): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 681 Ecology records · Whatcom County

53 ftmedian well depth
27 ft–149 fttypical depth range
9 ftmedian static water level
18 gpmmedian yield (78 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Custer (98240), Washington?

The median drilled well depth in and around Custer (98240) is 53 ft, based on 675 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half fall between 27 ft and 149 ft; 90% are shallower than 227 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Custer (98240)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 53 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,325–$3,445; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,180–$5,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Custer (98240)?

The median static water level is 9 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 7 ft–16 ft), from 91 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 328 50–100 ft 108 100–150 ft 70 150–200 ft 73 200–300 ft 64 300–400 ft 25 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 1
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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.