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Caledonia, Michigan

Well Drillers Near Caledonia, Michigan

The Caledonia area typically features alternating clay and sand (sometimes with gravel) units, with the main water-bearing aquifer generally in sands or gravel below thick clay layers at depths of approximately 90-180 ft. Most residential wells with 10-15+ GPM capacity reach 100-130 ft, while high-capacity wells often exceed 180 ft.

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Typical depth
125 ft
Water table
55 ft
Contractors
83

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A geological estimate for the Caledonia area.

Typical Well Depth
125 ft
Static Water Level
55 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Based on a representative sample of well logs, the Caledonia region is characterized by surficial sand or sand/gravel, transitioning into extensive clay (including red and blue/gray clays) that can be interbedded with silt, sand, and gravel. The most common and significant aquifer is encountered in sand or gravel below 90-100 ft, often beneath a thick clay confining layer. Typical completed residential wells are 110-130 ft deep and produce 10-18 GPM, with static water levels ranging from 25-80 ft below grade. High-capacity wells, or those seeking more secure yield, are often drilled to 180-240 ft. The standard well construction includes 4-5 inch PVC or steel casing, grouted with bentonite, and a screen set in the lower sand/gravel aquifer.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 14 ftClay (occasional sand or fine gravel inclusions)Mostly red-brown or gray clay; in places with some fine sand or gravel. Locally sand & gravel at surface.Color: Red/Brown/Gray
Hardness: Soft to medium
14 – 35 ftSand (fine-medium, occasional gravel)Fine to medium sand, some thin layers may include silt or gravel.Color: Yellow/Brown
Hardness: Loose
35 – 90 ftClay (thick, occasionally silty or sandy)Thick blue, gray, or red clay, may have interbeds of sand or silt. Locally plastic or sticky.Color: Blue/Gray/Red
Hardness: Medium to hard
90 – 120 ftSand & GravelCoarse to fine sand and gravel, main water-bearing zone; occasionally contains cobbles.Color: Tan/Gray
Hardness: Loose
120 – 185 ftClay (with sand or stones)Silty to sandy clay, sometimes with stones; thicker south/east of region. Confining layer above deep aquifer.Color: Gray/Red
Hardness: Medium
185 – 245 ftSand & GravelCoarse sand and gravel, high capacity deeper aquifer. Not encountered in all wells.Color: Gray/Tan
Hardness: Loose

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Caledonia area is drilled to approximately 125 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 55 feet below the surface in this region.

Based on a representative sample of well logs, the Caledonia region is characterized by surficial sand or sand/gravel, transitioning into extensive clay (including red and blue/gray clays) that can be interbedded with silt, sand, and gravel. The most common and significant aquifer is encountered in sand or gravel below 90-100 ft, often beneath a thick clay confining layer. Typical completed residential wells are 110-130 ft deep and produce 10-18 GPM, with static water levels ranging from 25-80 ft below grade. High-capacity wells, or those seeking more secure yield, are often drilled to 180-240 ft. The standard well construction includes 4-5 inch PVC or steel casing, grouted with bentonite, and a screen set in the lower sand/gravel aquifer.