
North Kent Well & Pump inc
Cedar Springs, MI49319
A typical Cedar Springs area well penetrates alternating layers of clay, sand, and gravel, with a primary aquifer of medium to coarse sand below clay confining units, extending to about 85–95 feet for most residential wells.
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A geological estimate for the Cedar Springs area.
Typical Well Depth
Static Water Level
Recommended Method
Analysis of representative well logs from the Cedar Springs region reveals a consistent sequence of unconsolidated glacial sediments. The profile begins with surficial clay or silt, commonly mixed with sand or gravel in pockets, overlying thick intervals of predominantly clay or clayey gravel. Below these are variable layers of sand, often interbedded with minor clays, transitioning to coarser, more water-bearing sands and occasional gravels at greater depths (generally below 40–50 feet). The most productive aquifer for residential use is a medium to coarse sand, often found between 50–90 feet and capped by significant clay, providing protection from surface contaminants. Static water levels usually range 30–50 feet below grade. The most common well construction method is rotary drilling with PVC casing grouted with bentonite. Typical residential wells for 10–20 GPM capacity are completed at 75–100 feet; high-yield wells may target deeper, thicker sand intervals where present.
Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
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0 – 10 ft | Clay/Silt (locally with sand or silt) | Surface clay/silt, occasionally with fill, red clay, or sandy silt. Moderately stiff, acts as surface confinement. | Color: Gray to red or brown Hardness: Soft to medium |
10 – 30 ft | Clay with gravel/sand | Interbedded clay with lenses of gravel/sand. Includes local red or blue clay, occasional stones. | Color: Red, blue, gray Hardness: Medium |
30 – 50 ft | Sand & Clay (interbedded); some sand & gravel | Alternating layers of sand, silty sand, and clay; occasional gravely sand or clayey gravel. | Color: Light brown, gray, some red Hardness: Medium |
50 – 80 ft | Sand (water-bearing), some silt | Main water-bearing zone. Fine to medium sand, moist to wet, with occasional clay or gravel lenses. | Color: Light to medium brown, gray Hardness: Loose to medium |
80 – 95 ft | Clay/Sand (alternating) | Transition zone of clay and sand, becoming more sand-dominant below 90 ft. | Color: Gray, brown Hardness: Medium |
95 – 130 ft | Coarse Sand/Gravel (where present) | Thick interval of coarse, clean sand and/or gravel found in deeper high-yield wells. Major aquifer for high-capacity use. | Color: Tan, light brown, gray Hardness: Loose |