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Howell, Michigan

Well Drillers Near Howell, Michigan

Typical Howell area wells penetrate sandy, gravelly, and clay-rich glacial deposits overlying bedrock, with water commonly encountered in sand/gravel layers from 40–110 ft and total depths of 80–180 ft.

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Typical depth
90 ft
Water table
25 ft
Contractors
94

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View Local Geology Report

A geological estimate for the Howell area.

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

Detailed Summary

Subsurface geology in Howell is characterized by alternating layers of clay (often gray or yellow), sand (brown, gray, yellow), and sand/gravel mixtures. These sequences reflect glacial and post-glacial deposition. Water-bearing zones are typically found within sand or sand/gravel at intermediate depths, commonly overlain by significant clay layers that provide regional aquitards. In areas drilled deeper, bedrock is encountered, including shale, sandstone, and limestone. Residential wells often set screens in coarse sand/gravel from about 40–110 ft but some wells extend to 150–180 ft when targeting bedrock aquifers or deeper gravels.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 12 ftClay, sandy/yellow/grayMixed glacial till; commonly sandy to silty clay, partly yellow or grayColor: Yellow/Gray
Hardness: Hard-Soft variable
12 – 26 ftSand and/or Gravel, brown/yellowCoarse sand and gravel, sometimes interbedded with fine sand; initial water bearingColor: Brown/Yellow
Hardness: Medium
26 – 43 ftClay, sandy/grayDense gray or sandy clay, low permeability aquitardColor: Gray
Hardness: Hard
43 – 70 ftSand and Gravel, gray/brownMajor water-bearing coarse sand and gravel, prime aquifer for residential supplyColor: Gray/Brown
Hardness: Medium
70 – 120 ftClay and occasional gravel, grayThick sections of gray (soft to hard) clay, sometimes with thin gravel and very fine sand partingsColor: Gray
Hardness: Soft-Hard variable
120 – 145 ftSand and/or Gravel, fine to coarseThin water-bearing coarse/fine-grained sand and gravel bedsColor: Gray
Hardness: Medium
145 – 182 ftBedrock – Shale/Sandstone/LimestoneTransition into consolidated bedrock (gray sandstone, shale, limestone); some wells finish open to this zoneColor: Gray/Red
Hardness: Hard

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Howell area is drilled to approximately 90 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.

Subsurface geology in Howell is characterized by alternating layers of clay (often gray or yellow), sand (brown, gray, yellow), and sand/gravel mixtures. These sequences reflect glacial and post-glacial deposition. Water-bearing zones are typically found within sand or sand/gravel at intermediate depths, commonly overlain by significant clay layers that provide regional aquitards. In areas drilled deeper, bedrock is encountered, including shale, sandstone, and limestone. Residential wells often set screens in coarse sand/gravel from about 40–110 ft but some wells extend to 150–180 ft when targeting bedrock aquifers or deeper gravels.