M & J Water Wells
Casnovia, MI49318
A typical Casnovia-area residential well encounters alternating sand and clay layers, with sand most prevalent near the surface and at depth, and residential wells commonly finished in sand or sand/gravel aquifers within the first 50–165 feet.
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A geological estimate for the Casnovia area.
Typical Well Depth
Static Water Level
Recommended Method
Based on a synthesis of multiple well logs from the Casnovia region and adjacent areas, the typical stratigraphy consists of a surface sand or sandy layer, followed by substantial clay or clay-rich layers often alternating with sand, silty sand, and periodic gravel zones. The most frequent sequence is an upper sand (15–25 ft), a middle thick clay or clay-sand mix (20–60 ft), and a lower sand or sand/gravel aquifer where most productive screens are set (commonly 40–80+ ft). Deeper wells (120–165+ ft) often repeat this alternation and are screened in deeper clean sands. Static water levels usually fall between 5–65 ft below grade, with residential wells typically completed between 50–100 ft (shallow sand aquifers) to 120–165 ft (deeper sands), both providing 10–40 GPM.
Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
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0 – 20 ft | Sand | Fine to coarse sand; sometimes contains small amounts of gravel or silt | Color: Brown or yellow-tan Hardness: Loose to compact |
20 – 50 ft | Clay | Stiff to hard clay, sometimes intermixed with stones or thin streaks of sand | Color: Gray, red, or brown Hardness: Hard |
50 – 70 ft | Sand | Medium to coarse sand, some silty or gravelly intervals; commonly water-bearing | Color: Yellow-brown to gray Hardness: Loose to medium |
70 – 100 ft | Clay | Dense clay, occasional sand or silt seams | Color: Gray or brown Hardness: Hard |
100 – 140 ft | Sand | Coarse sand and some gravel; primary aquifer for higher-yield wells | Color: Tan or gray Hardness: Loose |
140 – 165 ft | Clay/Sand alternation | Thin alternating beds of clay and sand; some logs report predominantly sand | Color: Mixed Hardness: Mixed |