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Farwell, Michigan

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Farwell region wells typically encounter layered unconsolidated drift with repeating sequences of sand/gravel and clay, with residential wells most commonly completed in water-bearing sand or coarse sand beneath a thick clay confining unit.

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Typical depth
70 ft
Water table
25 ft
Contractors
265

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A geological estimate for the Farwell area.

Typical Well Depth
70 ft
Static Water Level
25 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Analysis of sampled well logs from the Farwell, MI area indicates a consistent geological profile in unconsolidated glacial drift. Most wells begin with surficial sand, transitioning quickly to thick (often >20 ft) clay or clay-with-stones layers, underlain by additional sand or sand & gravel. The most dependable residential aquifers are coarse water-bearing sands, typically found immediately below a soft gray or blue clay aquitard. Deepest well completions continue this alternation, but residential supply is almost always developed at the uppermost thick sand or sand-gravel unit, beneath major clay. Average static water level is about 21-30 ft. Most 5-15+ GPM residential wells are drilled to 40-85 ft, with high capacity wells up to 100 ft.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 4 ftSandSurficial fine to medium sand, minor organic content in placesColor: Tan/light brown
Hardness: Soft
4 – 34 ftClay (often with stones, can be red/gray/blue)Dense glacial clay sometimes containing stones or occasional silt lenses. Locally red or blue or gray. Major confining layer.Color: Red, gray or blue (varies by log)
Hardness: Hard to very hard
34 – 67 ftSand & Gravel or Sand/Coarse SandClean to silty/coarse sand, often with gravel; commonly the main water-bearing aquifer for residential wellsColor: Tan, brown, or gray
Hardness: Medium/loose to firm
67 – 78 ftGray ClaySoft to firm gray glacial clay, locally plasticColor: Gray
Hardness: Soft to medium
78 – 84 ftSand (water-bearing)Coarse to medium sand, usually water-bearing, sometimes serving as main aquifer for deeper wellsColor: Tan to gray
Hardness: Medium

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Farwell area is drilled to approximately 70 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 25 feet below the surface in this region.

Analysis of sampled well logs from the Farwell, MI area indicates a consistent geological profile in unconsolidated glacial drift. Most wells begin with surficial sand, transitioning quickly to thick (often >20 ft) clay or clay-with-stones layers, underlain by additional sand or sand & gravel. The most dependable residential aquifers are coarse water-bearing sands, typically found immediately below a soft gray or blue clay aquitard. Deepest well completions continue this alternation, but residential supply is almost always developed at the uppermost thick sand or sand-gravel unit, beneath major clay. Average static water level is about 21-30 ft. Most 5-15+ GPM residential wells are drilled to 40-85 ft, with high capacity wells up to 100 ft.