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Gladwin, Michigan

Well Drillers Near Gladwin, Michigan

Typical Gladwin-area residential wells encounter a sequence of clay and sand layers (with some gravel), overlying deeper consolidated rocks (shale, sandstone) in deeper wells. Usable residential aquifers are generally found in sand or sand/gravel units above 150 ft.

Showing contractors within 60 miles of Gladwin. 88 results found.

Typical depth
105 ft
Water table
17 ft
Contractors
88

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Fred Glass & Son Well Drlg

5.0 (2)
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 784-2240
Well DrillingPump ServicesWell Maintenance

Mercer Well Drilling, LLC

Beaverton, MI 48612-9133
(989) 898-8751
Well DrillingWell Maintenance

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View Local Geology Report

A geological estimate for the Gladwin area.

Typical Well Depth
105 ft
Static Water Level
17 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Based on a representative sample of Gladwin County well logs, a typical geological cross-section begins at the surface with a thin sand, topsoil, or sand/clay/gravel mix, immediately underlain by several thick clay units occasionally interbedded with sand or sand/gravel. Coarse sand, sand & gravel, or sandy clay units commonly provide water-bearing aquifers, typically between 60–150 ft, used for residential supply. In deeper wells (>150–200 ft), thick clay, shale, and sandstone formations are observed, forming the base of the glacial drift and defining deeper aquifer zones. Static water levels typically range between 10–26 ft below grade for most residential wells. The rotary drilling method with PVC casing and bentonite slurry grout is standard. The most probable yield-producing aquifers for residential supply are the coarse sand or sand/gravel units (generally 70–150 ft deep). High-capacity or bedrock wells may target sandstone or sand/gravel zones at greater depths (down to 280–400 ft).

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 5 ftTopsoil or Sand/GravelTopsoil, sand, or sandy gravel mixed, sometimes with stonesColor: brown/yellow
Hardness: soft
5 – 30 ftClay (occasionally sandy or with gravel)Firm clay, sometimes brown, gray, or with gravel/sand admixtureColor: brown, gray, yellow
Hardness: firm to stiff
30 – 70 ftSand (fine/medium; with or without silt/clay lenses)Fine to medium sand, may be interbedded with thin clay or silt, sometimes coarse, often water-bearingColor: yellow, tan
Hardness: loose to medium
70 – 120 ftClay/Clay & Sand (glacial)Predominantly gray or blue clay, with interbeds or lenses of sand or sandy clay; low permeabilityColor: gray, blue
Hardness: stiff
120 – 150 ftSand/Sand & Gravel (coarse)Coarse sand and/or sand with gravel, major aquifer zone for residential wells, saturatedColor: tan, brown
Hardness: loose
150 – 200 ftClay (with sandy intervals)Dense clay, can be hard/gray/blue, sometimes mixed with sand/gravel; acts as an aquitard above deeper bedrock unitsColor: gray, blue
Hardness: very stiff
200 – 250 ftShale/Clay & Shale/Sandstone (Bedrock sequence begins)Interbedded gray/black shale and some sandstone, marking transition into bedrock - only relevant for deeper, high-capacity or municipal wellsColor: gray, black
Hardness: hard
250 – 400 ftSandstone (with shale)White or red sandstone, sometimes with intervening gray shale, consolidated rock, deep confined aquifer potentialColor: white, red, gray
Hardness: hard

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Gladwin area is drilled to approximately 105 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 17 feet below the surface in this region.

Based on a representative sample of Gladwin County well logs, a typical geological cross-section begins at the surface with a thin sand, topsoil, or sand/clay/gravel mix, immediately underlain by several thick clay units occasionally interbedded with sand or sand/gravel. Coarse sand, sand & gravel, or sandy clay units commonly provide water-bearing aquifers, typically between 60–150 ft, used for residential supply. In deeper wells (>150–200 ft), thick clay, shale, and sandstone formations are observed, forming the base of the glacial drift and defining deeper aquifer zones. Static water levels typically range between 10–26 ft below grade for most residential wells. The rotary drilling method with PVC casing and bentonite slurry grout is standard. The most probable yield-producing aquifers for residential supply are the coarse sand or sand/gravel units (generally 70–150 ft deep). High-capacity or bedrock wells may target sandstone or sand/gravel zones at greater depths (down to 280–400 ft).