Well Drillers Near Arcadia, Michigan
Typical Arcadia region wells penetrate alternating sand and clay layers to depths of 70–80 feet, with deeper high capacity wells reaching 150–200+ feet. The most common sequence includes surficial sand, overlying clay (often red or gray), and then sand or sand & gravel aquifers.
Showing contractors within 60 miles of Arcadia. 260 results found.
- Typical depth
- 72 ft
- Water table
- 27 ft
- Contractors
- 260
260 Contractors
Shoebridge/Demerly Well Drilling, Inc,
Shoreline Well Drilling LLC
Bob's Well Drilling
Ed Benson Well Drilling & Rpr
A & B Well Drilling
Al's Pump Service
Atens Well Drilling
B&Z Well Drilling Inc.
Berg Well Drilling
Binz Bros Well Drilling
Cameron Brothers Well Drilling
Cluff Well Drilling
Cluff Well Drilling Company
Cole Bros. Well Drilling
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A geological estimate for the Arcadia area.
- Typical Well Depth
- 72 ft
- Static Water Level
- 27 ft
- Recommended Method
- Rotary - Mud Circulation
Detailed Summary
Representative well geology for Arcadia and surrounding areas generally shows a layered sequence. Surface deposits are sand (6-15 ft thick), underlain by clay (commonly red, gray, or yellow, and/or with sand streaks) with a collective thickness between 25 and 40 ft. Below this, mixed sand/clay and clay/sand or sand & gravel intervals predominate, often alternating, down to 60-70 ft. Major water-bearing zones are typically sand, sand/gravel, or sand/stones, and can be encountered from ~45–80 feet for residential supply. High-capacity or flowing wells (especially toward 200 ft deep) indicate deeper sand aquifers separated by additional clay layers. Outlier wells exceeding 150 ft encountered repeating sand and clay, with productive zones in the deepest sand. This profile ignores anomalously thick or thin layers and focuses on consistent, reported stratigraphy.
Expected Geological Layers
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10 ft | Sand (occasionally w/silt or stones) | Surficial sand, sometimes mixed with stones—generally clean, unconsolidated. | Color: Yellow/gray/tan Hardness: Loose to medium |
| 10 – 35 ft | Clay (red, gray, or yellow, sometimes with sand) | Tight clay zone, frequently with lenses or streaks of sand; sometimes described as red or gray. | Color: Red/gray/yellow Hardness: Hard to stiff |
| 35 – 50 ft | Clay with sand / sand with clay | Intermixed sand and clay; transition from confining layer to water-bearing zone. | Color: Gray or mottled Hardness: Medium |
| 50 – 75 ft | Sand / Sand & Gravel (aquifer) | Primary water-bearing zone for most residential wells; clean to moderately clean sand/gravel, possibly with some stones. | Color: Tan/yellow Hardness: Loose |
| 75 – 110 ft | Clay (gray/yellow/red, may include sandy intervals) | More consolidated clay, separating upper aquifer from deeper sand; thickness variable, but present in most logs. | Color: Gray/yellow/red Hardness: Stiff to hard |
| 110 – 165 ft | Sand or Sand & Gravel (deep aquifer) | Deep, productive sand aquifer; target for high-capacity/flowing wells. | Color: Yellow/tan Hardness: Loose |
| 165 – 200 ft | Sand with clay streaks / clay (basal) | Bottom-most sand and mixed material, sometimes with strong flow and best production; grading to dense clay at base. | Color: Mixed gray/yellow Hardness: Loose at top, hard at base |