California

Statistics
Number of Orphaned Wells: 
1,000
Number of Wells Plugged: 
40
Plugging Funds Expended: 
$2,090,796
Average Cost Per Well: 
$52,270
Number of Wells on Plugging Wait List: 
181
(updated 8/26/2010)

Statistics are estimates provided by the states for the calendar year ending 12/31/2009