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Rainier, WA (98576): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,277 Ecology records · Thurston County

143 ftmedian well depth
97 ft–210 fttypical depth range
85 ftmedian static water level
17 gpmmedian yield (113 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Rainier (98576), Washington?

The median drilled well depth in and around Rainier (98576) is 143 ft, based on 1,274 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half fall between 97 ft and 210 ft; 90% are shallower than 264 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Rainier (98576)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 143 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,575–$9,295; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,580–$14,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Rainier (98576)?

The median static water level is 85 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 45 ft–150 ft), from 194 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 67 50–100 ft 273 100–150 ft 311 150–200 ft 247 200–300 ft 312 300–400 ft 49 400–600 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.