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Akron, Michigan

Well Drillers Near Akron, Michigan

Typical Akron area geologic profile: thick glacial clay/sand over shale, grading into interbedded sandstone and limestone layers with predominant water supply from deeper sandstones.

Showing contractors within 60 miles of Akron. 54 results found.

Typical depth
180 ft
Water table
35 ft
Contractors
54

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A geological estimate for the Akron area.

Typical Well Depth
180 ft
Static Water Level
35 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

The representative subsurface geology for the Akron, MI region consists of an uppermost sequence of glacial clays (sometimes with sand or gravel lenses), generally extending to 70–145 ft below grade. This is followed by thick bedrock sequences dominated by shale, which are commonly interlayered with thinner sandstone and occasional limestone beds. Productive residential wells usually draw from bedrock sandstone aquifers below 140 ft, with strong yields (10–35+ GPM typical). Static water levels commonly range from 11–60 ft below ground. Deeper, high-capacity wells for non-residential use may extend down to 260–335 ft or more, primarily into more transmissive sandstones. Outliers (e.g., very shallow bored wells) are less representative and not included in this model.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 80 ftGlacial till (clay, occasional sand/gravel)Brown/gray/yellow clay with localized sand or gravel lenses as part of Quaternary glacial deposits.Color: Brown/gray/yellow
Hardness: Soft-plastic
80 – 145 ftShaleMassive gray/black shale; may include intermittent thin silt or sand partings.Color: Gray/black
Hardness: Moderately hard
145 – 220 ftInterbedded sandstone, limestone, and shaleAlternating layers of shale and fine- to medium-grained sandstone; occasional limestone beds; transmissive zones for wells.Color: Gray/white/brown
Hardness: Soft-hard
220 – 335 ftMassive sandstone (main aquifer)White/gray fine-to-medium sandstone with good permeability; primary water-producing zone. May have interlayers of shale/limestone above or below.Color: White/gray
Hardness: Moderately hard

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Akron area is drilled to approximately 180 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 35 feet below the surface in this region.

The representative subsurface geology for the Akron, MI region consists of an uppermost sequence of glacial clays (sometimes with sand or gravel lenses), generally extending to 70–145 ft below grade. This is followed by thick bedrock sequences dominated by shale, which are commonly interlayered with thinner sandstone and occasional limestone beds. Productive residential wells usually draw from bedrock sandstone aquifers below 140 ft, with strong yields (10–35+ GPM typical). Static water levels commonly range from 11–60 ft below ground. Deeper, high-capacity wells for non-residential use may extend down to 260–335 ft or more, primarily into more transmissive sandstones. Outliers (e.g., very shallow bored wells) are less representative and not included in this model.