How can I find out where the groundwater level is in my area?

Depth to groundwater for monitoring wells in your area can be viewed on the California's Groundwater Live website. Use the map to find a monitoring well near you. If you know the total depth of your well, where it is screened, and how deep your pump sits in the borehole then you can compare that information to local groundwater conditions to gauge your risk for running into well troubles.

Additionally there are 2 real-time multi-completion groundwater level monitoring wells currently transmitting data:

  • 20N2E24C1-3M - located on Nelson Road near Highway 99
  • 21N1E13L2-4M - located at the California State University, Chico State Farm

Groundwater level monitoring occurs throughout the year. Results and summaries are provided in the Department's Groundwater Status Report. Call our department at 530-552-3595 if you have questions about groundwater conditions.

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1. My well has “gone dry,” what do I do?
2. How can I find out where the groundwater level is in my area?
3. I haven’t had problems but how can I be proactive?
4. Where can I find a copy of my Well Log?