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Salkum, WA (98582): well depth, water level & drilling cost

Name: Salkum, WA (98582) water well statistics
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✓ 449 Ecology records · Lewis County

169 ftmedian well depth

96 ft–259 fttypical depth range

88 ftmedian static water level

12 gpmmedian yield (53 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Salkum (98582), Washington?

The median drilled well depth in and around Salkum (98582) is 169 ft, based on 448 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half fall between 96 ft and 259 ft; 90% are shallower than 340 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Salkum (98582)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 169 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,225–$10,985; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,140–$16,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Salkum (98582)?

The median static water level is 88 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–154 ft), from 104 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 37 50–100 ft 86 100–150 ft 75 150–200 ft 71 200–300 ft 105 300–400 ft 46 400–600 ft 27 600+ 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.