
Taylor Well Drilling Inc
Clio, MI48420
Typical Clio-area household well penetrates glacial deposits of sand, gravel, and clay to reach bedrock (often sandstone/shale), with static water levels between 20-60 ft, and household well depths averaging 120-160 ft for 5-15+ GPM.
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A geological estimate for the Clio area.
Typical Well Depth
Static Water Level
Recommended Method
A representative geologic profile for the Clio region in Genesee County, MI generally shows a surficial cover of mixed sand, gravel, and clay from glacial origin. These alluvial materials alternate in bands and can dominate the upper 90-125 feet, with sand/gravel aquifers often found between thick clay sections. Below, bedrock starts as shale or sandstone (occasionally with limestone or coal) from the Saginaw Formation. Shallow glacial wells (to ~60 ft) are possible but less common; most productive residential wells (~5-15+ GPM) are completed in deeper, more reliable sand or fractured bedrock zones, typically at 120-160 ft, while high-capacity or deep bedrock wells exceed 200 ft.
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10 ft | Sand (occasional gravel or clayey sand) | Loose, unconsolidated sand, sometimes with gravel or clay lenses. | Color: Varied (yellow/gray/white) Hardness: Soft |
| 10 – 40 ft | Clay, with some interbedded sand or gravel | Dense glacial till, silty or sandy clay, sometimes gravelly. | Color: Gray/blue/red Hardness: Medium-Stiff |
| 40 – 90 ft | Clay with occasional stones, interbedded sand and gravel | Thick clay layer with minor stones, lenses of sand and/or gravel possible. | Color: Blue/gray Hardness: Stiff |
| 90 – 125 ft | Sand/gravel or sandy clay (aquifer) | Water-bearing sand/gravel or fine sandy clay, often yielding usable water. | Color: Gray-white/yellow Hardness: Soft-Medium |
| 125 – 160 ft | Shale or Sandstone (bedrock contact) | Gray/weathered shale or soft sandstone, sometimes fractured, possible transition to consolidated rock. | Color: Gray/white/green Hardness: Medium-Hard |
| 160 – 220 ft | Bedrock – Sandstone, Shale (with minor limestone/coal zones) | Competent bedrock, some wells penetrate alternating sandstone, shale, occasional limestone or coal layers. | Color: Gray/white/red Hardness: Hard |