R. Oberlitner Well Drilling & Repair
4.9 (35)
Ithaca, MI 48847
Well DrillingPump ServicesWater Softening
Ithaca, Michigan
Well Drillers Near Ithaca, Michigan
The typical geological profile for the Ithaca, MI region consists of an alternating sequence of sand/gravel, clay, and occasional stony or boulder-bearing layers, with a deeper regional trend toward coarser or fractured sand or sandstone aquifers. Shallow wells commonly draw from sand/gravel or coarse sand below multiple clay tills.
Showing contractors within 60 miles of Ithaca. 111 results found.
- Typical depth
- 95 ft
- Water table
- 16 ft
- Contractors
- 111
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Bigard & Huggard Drilling Inc
4.6 (5)
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
ExcavationExploration DrillingProduction
Bogart Well Drilling LLC
Active Driller5.0 (1)
Crystal, MI 48818
Well DrillingWell Maintenance
Brad Malley Well Drilling Inc
Active Driller4.4 (60)
Mt Pleasant, MI 48622
Well DrillingMud RotaryPump Installation+3 more
Crystal Clear Water Well Systems LLC
Active Driller4.7 (32)
Crystal, MI 48818
Well DrillingWell Maintenance
Gates Drilling & Services
4.1 (23)
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Residential Well DrillingCommercial Well DrillingWell Maintenance
Griffin Well Drilling & Pump Repair
Active Driller4.5 (17)
Oakley, MI 48649
Well DrillingResidential Well DrillingCommercial Well Drilling+8 more
Jandernoa Water Systems, Inc.
Active Driller4.9 (18)
Fowler, MI 48835
Well DrillingResidential Well DrillingCommercial Well Drilling+4 more
Lilly Well Drilling & Repair
3.2 (5)
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Residential Well DrillingCommercial Well DrillingWell Maintenance
Trayer Water Wells
Active Driller4.9 (53)
Vestaburg, MI 48891
Well DrillingPump InstallationPump Repair+3 more
B & B Well Drilling
Active Driller4.6 (5)
Linwood, MI 48634
Well DrillingPump ServicesPump Repair+3 more
Bendall Well Drilling
5.0 (1)
Owosso, MI 48817
Well DrillingResidential Well DrillingPump Installation+3 more
Bendall Well Drilling & Water Softening
4.9 (8)
Corunna, MI 48817
Well DrillingPump InstallationWell Maintenance+3 more
Cesal Well Drilling LLC
Active Driller5.0 (13)
Corunna, MI 48817
Well DrillingResidential Well DrillingCommercial Well Drilling+3 more
Chad Malley Well Drilling
Active Driller4.8 (64)
Rosebush, MI 48878
Well DrillingPump InstallationWell Maintenance+6 more
Contract Dewatering Services Inc.
4.5 (8)
Saranac, MI 48881
Well DrillingWell MaintenanceSurging/Bailing+4 more
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View Local Geology Report
A geological estimate for the Ithaca area.
- Typical Well Depth
- 95 ft
- Static Water Level
- 16 ft
- Recommended Method
- Rotary - Mud Circulation
Detailed Summary
Analysis of well logs from the Ithaca area shows that wells typically encounter an upper zone of sand and/or clay, followed by alternating layers of fine to coarse sand, gravel, and clay at varying thicknesses. Boulder or stony layers are present but less common. At greater depths (>150 ft), sandstone formations may be encountered, functioning as high-yield aquifers. Most residential wells are completed in coarse sand, sand/gravel, or the upper part of sandstone, at depths of 60-100 ft. Shallow aquifers are found at depths where thick sand/gravel/cobble sequences underlie multiple layers of clay, with static water levels typically between 10-23 ft. The most common drilling method is rotary with mud circulation, casing to the bottom of clay and grouted with bentonite slurry.
Expected Geological Layers
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 2 ft | Topsoil | Topsoil or surficial organic material | Color: Brown/Dark Hardness: Soft |
| 2 – 12 ft | Clay | Brown clay, sometimes silty or sandy; acts as a confining layer | Color: Brown Hardness: Firm |
| 12 – 22 ft | Clay | Gray clay (occasionally with stones or pebbles); continuous confining/till layer | Color: Gray Hardness: Hard |
| 22 – 32 ft | Sand & Gravel | Fine to coarse sand with some gravel; may include cobbles/boulders locally, moderate aquifer potential | Color: Yellow to Tan Hardness: Moderate |
| 32 – 62 ft | Clay | Gray or brown dense clay, may include scattered stones; regionally extensive till, often slightly compacted | Color: Gray/Brown Hardness: Firm |
| 62 – 80 ft | Clay w/Stones or Boulders | Gray clay with embedded stones or boulders; locally discontinuous | Color: Gray Hardness: Hard |
| 80 – 100 ft | Sand, Coarse or Sand & Stones | Coarse sand with some gravel, stones, or cobbles; main local aquifer with good water yield | Color: Yellow/Gray Hardness: Loose |
| 100 – 130 ft | Clay | Thick, hard, blue-gray to brown clay or till; forms main lower confining layer | Color: Blue-Gray/Brown Hardness: Hard |
| 130 – 150 ft | Sand & Stones | Mixed sand and stones or gravel, locally present, can be water-bearing | Color: Gray/Tan Hardness: Moderate |
| 150 – 310 ft | Clay | Brown clay, very thick regional confining layer (only present in deep/bedrock wells) | Color: Brown Hardness: Very Hard |
| 310 – 335 ft | Gypsum | Massive gypsum; regional evaporite/bedrock, not always encountered (ignore if shallower aquifer tapped) | Color: White/Gray Hardness: Very Hard |
| 335 – 342 ft | Red Sand | Red sand, transitional to underlying bedrock aquifer | Color: Red Hardness: Loose |
| 342 – 483 ft | Sandstone (Red to White) | Interbedded red and white sandstone; regional bedrock aquifer for high-capacity or municipal wells | Color: Red/White Hardness: Hard |