Well Drillers Near East Jordan, Michigan
The East Jordan region typically has a surficial sand/gravel layer, followed by thick glacial clays or sandy clays, with deeper clean sand/gravel or limestone/bedrock hosting the primary aquifers.
Showing contractors within 60 miles of East Jordan. 24 results found.
- Typical depth
- 60 ft
- Water table
- 35 ft
- Contractors
- 24
24 Contractors
Great Lakes Well Drilling
Thomas Well Drilling Co
Goldsmith Well Drilling
J&B Water Well Drilling, LLC
L W Coan Well Drilling
Luttrell Well Drilling Inc.
Northern Michigan Well Services
Orin's Well Drilling
PAYTON & SONS WELL DRILLING
Payton's Well Drilling and Repair
Scott's Well Service
B&D Water Well Services LLC
B&Z Well Drilling Inc.
Berg Well Drilling
Bob's Well Drilling
Brand & Son Water Well Service
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A geological estimate for the East Jordan area.
- Typical Well Depth
- 60 ft
- Static Water Level
- 35 ft
- Recommended Method
- Rotary - Mud Circulation
Detailed Summary
Analysis of well logs from the East Jordan area indicates a most common sequence of: (1) a thin surface sand or gravelly sand layer; (2) thick deposits of clay, sandy clay, or clay with gravel/sand lenses; (3) an underlying coarse sand/gravel or, in western/central sections, limestone bedrock at greater depths. Domestic wells commonly tap the coarse sand/gravel aquifer or bedrock at depths between 40 and 80 ft for sufficient yield (5–15+ GPM), but some wells penetrate over 100 ft where more clay is present. Static water levels generally range from 10 to 60 ft below grade, with artesian conditions occasional near major surface waters. Rotary mud circulation is the standard drilling method, and bentonite slurry is the prevailing grout material.
Expected Geological Layers
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10 ft | Sand/Sand & Gravel | Surface sand or mixed sand and gravel; locally with some fill or minor woody debris; relatively loose and water-bearing near lakes/streams. | Color: Brown/yellow Hardness: Loose to medium |
| 10 – 60 ft | Clay (often sandy/clayey or with gravel/sand lenses) | Thick clay or sandy clay, typically dense; may include lenses of sand or gravel; predominant confining layer in most logs. | Color: Gray to brown Hardness: Hard/stiff |
| 60 – 130 ft | Sand & Gravel (Coarse aquifer) | Coarse, clean, water-bearing sand and gravel layer tapped for residential/municipal supply; thickness and base depth variable with geology. | Color: Light tan/gray Hardness: Loose to medium |
| 130 – 200 ft | Limestone/Hardpan Bedrock (or very dense sand/gravel) | Dense limestone bedrock (western/central East Jordan) or hard, compacted glacial hardpan and sand/gravel mix (eastern margin); may be fractured/aquiferous. | Color: Gray/tan Hardness: Very hard |