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Charlotte, Michigan

Well Drillers Near Charlotte, Michigan

Charlotte, Eaton County, MI typical subsurface profile: thick clay overburden, substantial sand/gravel and mixed layers, overlying variable sandstone or shale bedrock.

Showing contractors within 60 miles of Charlotte. 96 results found.

Typical depth
110 ft
Water table
22 ft
Contractors
96

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View Local Geology Report

A geological estimate for the Charlotte area.

Typical Well Depth
110 ft
Static Water Level
22 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Synthesizing six representative well logs for the Charlotte, MI region reveals a typical succession: an upper clay (sometimes with sand or gravel) 20–40 ft thick, underlain by a complex zone of interbedded clay, sand, and substantial gravel deposits (occasionally with stones) extending to about 90–110 ft. Below this, there is typically a sandstone or shale bedrock (sometimes mixing with gravel or sand), often extending to at least 120–140 ft. Sand and gravel zones (occasionally water-bearing) are most likely the best aquifers. A typical residential well is screened or completed below these thick clays, frequently drawing from sand/gravel or shallow sandstone from 90–130 ft. Static water levels average in the mid-20s ft below grade. Wells are rotary-drilled, cased (PVC or steel) to about 70–120 ft, and grouted with bentonite slurry.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 12 ftClay/LoamBrown to gray clay or silty loam; massive, plastic, locally sandy or with occasional stones.Color: Brown/Gray
Hardness: Soft-Plastic
12 – 40 ftClay (with intermittent sand or gravel)Gray or brown clay, with layers or lenses of sand or gravel; locally includes stones/cobbles.Color: Brown-Gray
Hardness: Stiff
40 – 85 ftSand & Gravel (with occasional clay layers)Gray or tan, clean to mixed, moderate to coarse sand and gravel, some interbedded clay or silt layers.Color: Gray-Tan
Hardness: Medium-Loose
85 – 115 ftClay/Gravel MixMostly gray clay with varying amounts of gravel, sand, and some stones; transitions downward.Color: Gray
Hardness: Firm
115 – 140 ftSandstone/Shale (Bedrock)Very fine sandstone or silty shale; moderately hard bedrock, sometimes with water-bearing fractures.Color: Gray or Tan
Hardness: Hard

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Charlotte area is drilled to approximately 110 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 22 feet below the surface in this region.

Synthesizing six representative well logs for the Charlotte, MI region reveals a typical succession: an upper clay (sometimes with sand or gravel) 20–40 ft thick, underlain by a complex zone of interbedded clay, sand, and substantial gravel deposits (occasionally with stones) extending to about 90–110 ft. Below this, there is typically a sandstone or shale bedrock (sometimes mixing with gravel or sand), often extending to at least 120–140 ft. Sand and gravel zones (occasionally water-bearing) are most likely the best aquifers. A typical residential well is screened or completed below these thick clays, frequently drawing from sand/gravel or shallow sandstone from 90–130 ft. Static water levels average in the mid-20s ft below grade. Wells are rotary-drilled, cased (PVC or steel) to about 70–120 ft, and grouted with bentonite slurry.