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Olympia, WA (98512): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,027 Ecology records · Thurston County

80 ftmedian well depth
58 ft–118 fttypical depth range
23 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (220 tests)

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How deep are wells in Olympia (98512), Washington?

The median drilled well depth in Olympia (98512) is 80 ft, based on 1,022 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half fall between 58 ft and 118 ft; 90% are shallower than 220 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Olympia (98512)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 80 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,000–$5,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,800–$8,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Olympia (98512)?

The median static water level is 23 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–53 ft), from 256 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 186 50–100 ft 490 100–150 ft 195 150–200 ft 33 200–300 ft 38 300–400 ft 32 400–600 ft 31 600+ ft 17
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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.