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Emmett, Michigan

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The representative geologic profile for Emmett area is a thick upper clay layer underlain by sand and gravel aquifers, with variable presence of thin sand, gravel, or silt interbeds. A typical residential well taps a sand/gravel unit beneath 30-50 ft of clay at about 40-70 ft total depth.

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Typical depth
60 ft
Water table
20 ft
Contractors
61

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A geological estimate for the Emmett area.

Typical Well Depth
60 ft
Static Water Level
20 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Based on sampled well data, the Emmett region commonly exhibits an initial shallow zone of topsoil/sand (1-4 ft), followed by a thick sequence of gray or brown clay (24-51 ft, typically ~30-44 ft), often with minor sand, silt, or gravel interbeds. The principal residential aquifer is encountered as a sand or sand and gravel layer beginning below the main clay, generally between 38 and 68 ft below ground, often water-bearing and utilized by local wells. Below this zone (if drilled deeper), additional layers of clay and gravel are possible, transitioning to rock (shale/sandstone) at much greater depths (>100 ft) where sampled. Most residential wells are 42-68 ft deep, with static water levels averaging 12-30 ft below grade. These produce 5-15+ GPM. For high-capacity (public supply) wells, completion depths may reach 150-190+ ft, targeting deeper sandstone or sand/gravel aquifers.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 1 ftTopsoil/SandSandy, silty, or topsoil horizonColor: Brown/Yellow/Gray
Hardness: Soft
1 – 30 ftClayGray to brown clay, minor silt or gravel, locally stiffColor: Gray/Brown
Hardness: Stiff
30 – 44 ftClayGray clay, possibly with occasional fine sand/silt interbedsColor: Gray
Hardness: Stiff
44 – 48 ftGravel/SandGravel or cemented gravel, locally water-bearingColor: Gray/Brown
Hardness: Loose/Moderate
48 – 68 ftSand/Gravel (Aquifer)Water-bearing sand or sand and gravel, major aquifer for domestic wellsColor: Gray/Yellow/Brown
Hardness: Loose
68 – 75 ftClay/HardpanClay or hardpan, less common, may locally be red clay or hard siltColor: Red/Gray
Hardness: Stiff
75 – 100 ftSand/Gravel/ClayInterbedded layers of sand, gravel, and clay; water-bearing in places; not present in all wellsColor: Variable
Hardness: Variable
100 – 130 ftClay/HardpanClay, red or gray, with occasional gravel or sand seamsColor: Gray/Red
Hardness: Stiff
130 – 136 ftSand/Gravel (Aquifer, deeper)Sand and gravel, water-bearing in deeper wellsColor: Gray
Hardness: Loose
136 – 170 ftShale/SandstoneBedrock; shale with intermixed sandstone, not commonly reached by residential wellsColor: Gray
Hardness: Hard

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Emmett area is drilled to approximately 60 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 20 feet below the surface in this region.

Based on sampled well data, the Emmett region commonly exhibits an initial shallow zone of topsoil/sand (1-4 ft), followed by a thick sequence of gray or brown clay (24-51 ft, typically ~30-44 ft), often with minor sand, silt, or gravel interbeds. The principal residential aquifer is encountered as a sand or sand and gravel layer beginning below the main clay, generally between 38 and 68 ft below ground, often water-bearing and utilized by local wells. Below this zone (if drilled deeper), additional layers of clay and gravel are possible, transitioning to rock (shale/sandstone) at much greater depths (>100 ft) where sampled. Most residential wells are 42-68 ft deep, with static water levels averaging 12-30 ft below grade. These produce 5-15+ GPM. For high-capacity (public supply) wells, completion depths may reach 150-190+ ft, targeting deeper sandstone or sand/gravel aquifers.