Well Drillers Near Byron Center, Michigan

A geological estimate for the Byron Center area.

Detailed Summary

A representative geological cross-section for the Byron Center region, based on synthesis of well logs, indicates a surface layer of clay or sandy clay (3–24 ft), followed by alternating sand, gravel, and clay layers. Statistically, a significant sand & gravel aquifer is encountered between 20–70 ft, sometimes bounded above and below by blue or red clay (impervious layers identified by some drillers). Deeper zones typically transition to consolidated strata such as limestone with shale (often blue), then Marshall Sandstone or similar bedrock formations below approximately 170–215 ft. Most residential wells target the upper sand & gravel aquifers at 60–110 ft for reliable yields (5–15+ GPM), while high-capacity or long-term supplies locally extend casings through clay into consolidated or sandstone beds below 180 ft. Static water levels generally fall between 11–54 ft below grade. Rotary (mud) is the most common drilling method, and bentonite or cement grouts are frequently used for sealing.

Expected Geological Layers