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Ferndale, WA (98248): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,249 Ecology records · Whatcom County

135 ftmedian well depth
37 ft–214 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (197 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Ferndale (98248), Washington?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ferndale (98248) is 135 ft, based on 1,239 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half fall between 37 ft and 214 ft; 90% are shallower than 279 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ferndale (98248)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 135 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,375–$8,775; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,100–$13,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ferndale (98248)?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–148 ft), from 205 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 428 50–100 ft 106 100–150 ft 128 150–200 ft 221 200–300 ft 266 300–400 ft 79 400–600 ft 9 600+ ft 2
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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.