Well Drillers Near Benzonia, Michigan
Typical Benzonia well starts with surficial sand (with or without organic material), then a thick sequence of alternating clay and sand/gravel, with the main aquifer in clean sand or sand/gravel, often with stones, at depth. Most wells are cased with PVC and screened, and drilled by rotary methods.
Showing contractors within 60 miles of Benzonia. 262 results found.
- Typical depth
- 150 ft
- Water table
- 90 ft
- Contractors
- 262
262 Contractors
Shoebridge/Demerly Well Drilling, Inc,
B&Z Well Drilling Inc.
Bob's Well Drilling
Cluff Well Drilling
Ed Benson Well Drilling & Rpr
Great Lakes Well Repair LLC
Kilinski Water Well
Shoreline Well Drilling LLC
Sweetwater Well & Pump Inc
Thomas Flint & Son Water Well Drilling
A & B Well Drilling
Al's Pump Service
Atens Well Drilling
Berg Well Drilling
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View Local Geology Report
A geological estimate for the Benzonia area.
- Typical Well Depth
- 150 ft
- Static Water Level
- 90 ft
- Recommended Method
- Rotary - Mud Circulation
Detailed Summary
A representative geologic profile for Benzonia (Benzie County, MI) begins with a thin layer of surficial sand (sometimes with peat or organic-rich zones). This is typically underlain by alternating lenses of clay, silty sand, and sand/gravel. Clay layers vary in thickness (ranging from ~7 to 50 ft), and are frequently interbedded with water-bearing sand and gravel zones that may also include stones or cobbles. The primary productive aquifer for residential wells is consistently found within thick sand or sand/gravel intervals at depths between approx. 60 and 170 ft, although high-capacity wells may be set deeper (170–240+ ft) in similar sand/gravel formations. Static water levels vary considerably with site elevation and well depth, typically ranging from 20 ft to 200 ft below grade, with residential wells averaging a static water level near 80–120 ft. A typical well is drilled by rotary (mud circulation), cased with 5-in. PVC to just above the screened interval, with cement or bentonite grout from surface to near the bottom of casing.
Expected Geological Layers
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5 ft | Sand/Topsoil (w/possible peat) | Surficial sand and/or organic topsoil, occasionally includes black peat or brown sand. | Color: Brown/Black Hardness: Soft |
| 5 – 35 ft | Sandy Clay/Clay with Sand | Mixture of clay and sand, commonly brown; layers may be interbedded. | Color: Brown/Gray Hardness: Medium |
| 35 – 60 ft | Clay | Massive or laminated clay, sometimes red or gray, often with hard intervals. | Color: Red/Gray/Brown Hardness: Hard |
| 60 – 80 ft | Sand and Gravel (w/Stones possible) | Water-bearing sand and gravel, sometimes with stones; moderate to high permeability. | Color: Tan/Gray Hardness: Loose |
| 80 – 120 ft | Clay or Clay with Sand | Intermediate clay layers, some silty or sandy, possibly red or gray. | Color: Brown/Gray/Red Hardness: Firm |
| 120 – 170 ft | Sand/Gravel (Main Aquifer) | Thick, clean sand and gravel, typically the primary aquifer zone for residential wells; may be interspersed with stones. | Color: Light brown/tan to gray Hardness: Loose |
| 170 – 225 ft | Sand/Gravel with Stones (Deep Aquifer, High Capacity Wells) | Coarse sand and gravel with frequent stones/cobbles; used by deeper/high capacity wells. | Color: Tan/Gray Hardness: Loose |
| 225 – 293 ft | Sand (Basal, locally interbedded with clay or stones) | Deeper sand, sometimes in mixture with clay or gravel, forms base of deepest wells. | Color: Tan/Gray Hardness: Loose |