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Ida, Michigan

Well Drillers Near Ida, Michigan

Typical Ida area residential well penetrates mixed glacial sands and clays (about 20-30 ft), underlain by thick bedrock limestone, with minor sandstone possible, and routinely completed in limestone aquifer at depths of 80–100 ft.

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Typical depth
90 ft
Water table
17 ft
Contractors
59

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A geological estimate for the Ida area.

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

Detailed Summary

Most residential wells in the Ida region of Monroe County, based on the sampled logs, encounter an upper sequence of alternating sand, clay, and gravel layers from ground surface to about 20–30 feet. This is followed by limestone bedrock, which is the primary aquifer. Sandstone lenses may be locally encountered beneath the glacial overburden but are rare in most logs. The limestone forms an extensive, reliable water source, commonly accessed between 80 and 100 feet below grade. Casing is typically set through the unconsolidated materials (generally 25–32 ft), with neat cement or similar grout to this depth, and the well is finished as an open-hole bedrock well below casing. Static water levels are typically between 15–20 ft below grade. Yields of 10–15+ GPM are routine at these depths for residential use.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 3 ftSandFine to medium, loose sand, uppermost unconsolidated layerColor: Yellow/Gray
Hardness: Soft
3 – 20 ftClay (with minor sand/gravel)Interbedded clay and sand with occasional gravel, typical glacial tillColor: Variegated (yellow, blue, brown)
Hardness: Very stiff
20 – 30 ftClay/GravelClay with some gravel, may locally include thin hardpan or sandy lensesColor: Blue/Gray
Hardness: Very stiff
30 – 90 ftLimestoneMassive, competent, occasionally gray or broken, with minor shale or sandstone beds possibleColor: Gray/Light Gray
Hardness: Hard

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Ida 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 17 feet below the surface in this region.

Most residential wells in the Ida region of Monroe County, based on the sampled logs, encounter an upper sequence of alternating sand, clay, and gravel layers from ground surface to about 20–30 feet. This is followed by limestone bedrock, which is the primary aquifer. Sandstone lenses may be locally encountered beneath the glacial overburden but are rare in most logs. The limestone forms an extensive, reliable water source, commonly accessed between 80 and 100 feet below grade. Casing is typically set through the unconsolidated materials (generally 25–32 ft), with neat cement or similar grout to this depth, and the well is finished as an open-hole bedrock well below casing. Static water levels are typically between 15–20 ft below grade. Yields of 10–15+ GPM are routine at these depths for residential use.