Denton & Sons Well Drilling
Active Driller
Sand Lake, MI 49343
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Howard City, Michigan
Well Drillers Near Howard City, Michigan
Typical Howard City area wells encounter a sequence of clay and sand, often alternating, with water-bearing sand or sand/gravel typically found between 35 and 110 feet deep.
Showing contractors within 60 miles of Howard City. 24 results found.
- Typical depth
- 50 ft
- Water table
- 18 ft
- Contractors
- 24
24 Contractors
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Larry Denton Well Drilling
4.2 (5)
Howard City, MI 49329
Water well drillingWell service
Reliable Water Well Service
Howard City, MI 49329
Well InspectionWater TestingBacteria/Coliform Testing+13 more
Reliable Water Well Services LLC
Howard City, MI 49329
Water well drillingWater well pump installationWater well maintenance+1 more
Bayes Water Treatment
5.0 (5)
Sparta, MI 49345
Residential water treatmentCommercial water treatmentWater softeners+9 more
Bob Wahlfield Drilling
Sparta, MI 49345
Residential water well drillingCommercial water well drillingWell abandonment+3 more
Courtright Water Wells Inc
Active Driller
Mecosta, MI 49332
Water well servicesWater treatment systemsWater softening+1 more
Culligan Total Water of Greenville & Rockford
4.2 (5)
Greenville, MI 48838
Free basic water testingWater system purchaseWater system rental+1 more
King Water Wells
Active Driller
Rockford, MI 49341
IrrigationWater Testing & Tank RepairPump Repair & Replacement+5 more
L. Denton Water Well
Active Driller
Grant, MI 49327
Well drillingWell serviceWell treatment+1 more
M & J Water Wells
Active Driller
Casnovia, MI 49318
Well Drilling & RepairFarms & IrrigationResidential Well Drilling+3 more
Mateco Drilling Company
Rockford, MI 49341-7828
Geotechnical DrillingEnvironmental DrillingAmphibious Soil Sampling+2 more
North Kent Well & Pump inc
Active Driller
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Pump installationPump repairWell service+1 more
Thompson Well Drilling
Active Driller
Gowen, MI 49326
Residential water well service and repairCommercial water well service and repairWater treatment systems installation+1 more
Wolcott's Water Well Drilling
Active Driller
Sparta, MI 49345
Water well drillingWell repairPump repair+2 more
Bigard & Huggard Drilling Inc
4.6 (5)
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
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A geological estimate for the Howard City area.
- Typical Well Depth
- 50 ft
- Static Water Level
- 18 ft
- Recommended Method
- Rotary - Mud Circulation
Detailed Summary
The most representative geological profile in the Howard City area, as seen from multiple well logs, starts at the surface with a layer of clay (frequently brown, red, or gray), followed by alternating layers of sand and clay. Water-bearing sand or sand mixed with gravel is a consistent aquifer unit, usually found below the primary confining clay layer, commonly between 35 and 110 feet. Clay layers tend to show color variations, and the usable aquifer is most frequently a medium to coarse sand or sand and gravel. The average static water level is around 16 to 22 feet below grade. Most residential wells producing 10–15+ GPM are completed between 45 and 80 feet, while higher capacity wells may target thicker sand/gravel units extending to 100–110 feet.
Expected Geological Layers
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 3 ft | Topsoil/Clay | Brown, red, or gray clay or soil at surface, sometimes with topsoil. | Color: Brown/Red/Gray Hardness: Soft |
| 3 – 15 ft | Clay (with some sand inclusions in places) | Primarily clay; often transitions from brown to gray; may include thin sand seams. | Color: Brown to Gray Hardness: Soft to Medium |
| 15 – 35 ft | Sand (occasionally thin clay layers) | Fine to medium sand, minor clay partings in some wells. | Color: Brown Hardness: Loose |
| 35 – 45 ft | Clay or Clay with Gravel | Gray or mixed clay with some gravel; moderate confining material. | Color: Gray Hardness: Medium |
| 45 – 75 ft | Sand or Sand & Gravel (water-bearing) | Main aquifer zone – coarse to medium sand, often with significant gravel content. | Color: Brown Hardness: Loose |
| 75 – 99 ft | Sand with Clay partings | Deeper sand, with some layers of brown or gray clay; locally more gravelly. | Color: Brown/Gray Hardness: Moderate |
| 99 – 110 ft | Sand & Gravel (deep aquifer extension) | Thick, coarse sand/gravel, excellent water producer where present. | Color: Brown Hardness: Loose |