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Olympia, WA (98516): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 815 Ecology records · Thurston County

111 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–151 fttypical depth range
68 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (140 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Olympia (98516), Washington?

The median drilled well depth in and around Olympia (98516) is 111 ft, based on 812 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half fall between 80 ft and 151 ft; 90% are shallower than 217 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Olympia (98516)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 111 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,775–$7,215; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,660–$11,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Olympia (98516)?

The median static water level is 68 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 43 ft–113 ft), from 235 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 26 50–100 ft 325 100–150 ft 253 150–200 ft 102 200–300 ft 67 300–400 ft 24 400–600 ft 15 600+ ft 0
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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.