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Fernley, NV (89408): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,015 NDWR records · Lyon County

131 ftmedian well depth
76 ft–250 fttypical depth range
50 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (651 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Fernley (89408), Nevada?

The median drilled well depth in and around Fernley (89408) is 131 ft, based on 1,001 wells with recorded depths in the state NDWR database. Half fall between 76 ft and 250 ft; 90% are shallower than 420 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Fernley (89408)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 131 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,275–$8,515; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,860–$13,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Fernley (89408)?

The median static water level is 50 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 27 ft–98 ft), from 869 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 127 50–100 ft 226 100–150 ft 194 150–200 ft 112 200–300 ft 145 300–400 ft 77 400–600 ft 89 600+ ft 31
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Method: medians computed from NDWR records (filed well driller reports from the Nevada Division of Water Resources; 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.