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Interlochen, Michigan

Well Drillers Near Interlochen, Michigan

The typical Interlochen-area well passes through an upper sand/gravel unit, intermediate clay (often interbedded with sand), and a lower sand or sand/gravel aquifer. Residential wells most often end in the lower sand/gravel zone between 60 and 153 ft, with static water at 16–66 ft below grade.

Showing contractors within 60 miles of Interlochen. 200 results found.

Typical depth
90 ft
Water table
42 ft
Contractors
200

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Berg Well Drilling

Active Driller
3139 N Keystone Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 946-2846
Well DrillingWell Repairs & ServicesResidential Well Drilling+2 more

Bob's Well Drilling

11981 US-31
Interlochen, MI 49643
+1 231-275-7539
Residential water well drillingCommercial water well drillingServicing and maintenance of water wells+1 more

Ed Benson Well Drilling & Rpr

14645 Kangas Rd
Kaleva, MI 49645
+1 231-362-3644
Water well drillingWell repair servicesPump installation and repair+2 more

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A geological estimate for the Interlochen area.

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

Detailed Summary

Analysis of well logs in the Interlochen region reveals a common sequence: surficial sand or sand/gravel to depths of 20–45 ft, frequently underlain by a significant clay or clayey sand unit (20–50 ft thick), before reaching deeper water-bearing sands or sand/gravel that serve as the primary aquifer. Where present, interbedded thin sand and clay lenses occur within the clay. Productive residential wells commonly terminate in these lower sand/gravel layers at 60–153 ft, yielding 10–15 GPM. Shallow static water levels are most often reported between 16–66 ft below grade, and the typical construction method is rotary drilling with bentonite slurry grout.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 40 ftSand & GravelCoarse to medium sand and gravel, locally with minor silt. Main surficial layer.Color: Tan to light brown
Hardness: Loose to medium
40 – 70 ftClay (with occasional sand or silt)Predominantly clay with some lenses of fine sand or silt; acts as a confining layer.Color: Gray to brown
Hardness: Firm to stiff
70 – 90 ftSand & Gravel (water bearing)Coarse to medium sand and gravel; principal aquifer for residential wells.Color: Brown
Hardness: Loose to medium
90 – 175 ftSand (with some interbedded clay layers)Lower sand with occasional thin clay beds; main aquifer for higher capacity wells. Not present in all logs, but common in deeper wells.Color: Tan
Hardness: Loose

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Interlochen 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 42 feet below the surface in this region.

Analysis of well logs in the Interlochen region reveals a common sequence: surficial sand or sand/gravel to depths of 20–45 ft, frequently underlain by a significant clay or clayey sand unit (20–50 ft thick), before reaching deeper water-bearing sands or sand/gravel that serve as the primary aquifer. Where present, interbedded thin sand and clay lenses occur within the clay. Productive residential wells commonly terminate in these lower sand/gravel layers at 60–153 ft, yielding 10–15 GPM. Shallow static water levels are most often reported between 16–66 ft below grade, and the typical construction method is rotary drilling with bentonite slurry grout.