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Kalkaska, Michigan

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.

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Typical depth
48 ft
Water table
23 ft
Contractors
261

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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 TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 15 ftLoam/Sand (occasional)Brown or yellow fine to medium sand, sometimes with loam. Variable minor clay.Color: Brown/Yellow
Hardness: Soft/Medium
15 – 50 ftSand/GravelMedium to coarse, water-bearing brown/yellow sand with some gravel. Main upper aquifer.Color: Brown/Yellow
Hardness: Medium/Coarse
50 – 65 ftClayYellow, gray, or tan clay. Acts as a confining or semi-confining layer between sand aquifers.Color: Yellow/Tan/Gray
Hardness: Soft
65 – 88 ftSand/Gravel (main)Coarse brown sand and gravel, significant aquifer with high yield potential.Color: Brown
Hardness: Coarse
88 – 179 ftSand/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 ftClay/Sand/GravelLower 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

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Kalkaska area is drilled to approximately 48 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 23 feet below the surface in this region.

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).