Well Drillers Near Kalkaska, Michigan
Kalkaska County's typical geological profile for water wells is dominated by thick sequences of sand and gravel with intermittent clay layers. Residential wells most commonly tap into coarse or water-bearing sand/gravel at 30–90 ft, while higher capacity wells may be drilled to 80–260 ft depending on local need.
Showing contractors within 60 miles of Kalkaska. 24 results found.
- Typical depth
- 48 ft
- Water table
- 23 ft
- Contractors
- 24
24 Contractors
High Tide Well Drilling Inc
Living Water Well Drilling
Scott's Well Service
Veltman Well Drilling & Repair LLC
Berg Well Drilling
J&B Water Well Drilling, LLC
McCardel Culligan of Traverse City
Shepler Well Drilling Inc
Sweetwater Well & Pump Inc
A & A Water Well Drilling
A & B Well Drilling
A S Rivard and Son Well Drilling
Al's Pump Service
Atens Well Drilling
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A geological estimate for the Kalkaska area.
- Typical Well Depth
- 48 ft
- Static Water Level
- 23 ft
- Recommended Method
- Rotary - Mud Circulation
Detailed Summary
A representative Kalkaska County well profile displays an upper section of brown/yellow sand, often with inclusions of gravel or some loam, extending commonly down to 40–50 ft. Underlying this, many wells exhibit one or more clay layers (yellow, tan, gray) between 3–40 ft thick, separating distinct aquifer sands. Coarse, water-bearing sands or sand/gravel units are the main aquifers, encountered both above and below the intervening clay. In deeper areas, brown or gray clay and gravel appears at 120–245 ft depth, with a final coarse sand/gravel aquifer present to total depths of up to 260 ft. Most residential wells are completed at 40–90 ft, while some are drilled deeper for greater yield (up to 260 ft).
Expected Geological Layers
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 15 ft | Loam/Sand (occasional) | Brown or yellow fine to medium sand, sometimes with loam. Variable minor clay. | Color: Brown/Yellow Hardness: Soft/Medium |
| 15 – 50 ft | Sand/Gravel | Medium to coarse, water-bearing brown/yellow sand with some gravel. Main upper aquifer. | Color: Brown/Yellow Hardness: Medium/Coarse |
| 50 – 65 ft | Clay | Yellow, gray, or tan clay. Acts as a confining or semi-confining layer between sand aquifers. | Color: Yellow/Tan/Gray Hardness: Soft |
| 65 – 88 ft | Sand/Gravel (main) | Coarse brown sand and gravel, significant aquifer with high yield potential. | Color: Brown Hardness: Coarse |
| 88 – 179 ft | Sand/Clay complex (deeper wells only) | Alternating sand with clay or gravel (where wells extend deeper in the region, e.g. 120–179 ft). | Color: Tan/Gray/Brown Hardness: Variable |
| 179 – 261 ft | Clay/Sand/Gravel | Lower sand and gravel aquifer, brown and water-bearing, often underlain by thick clay (present only in deepest municipal or high-capacity wells). | Color: Gray/Brown Hardness: Medium/Coarse |