
Scharnweber Well Drilling, Inc.
Laingsburg, MI48848
The typical Laingsburg-area well profile consists of an upper sequence of brown and gray clays with some sand and gravel, overlying a thick sequence of shale and sandstone, commonly reaching depths of 200–320 feet.
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A geological estimate for the Laingsburg area.
Typical Well Depth
Static Water Level
Recommended Method
In the Laingsburg region, most wells show a consistent geology pattern: the top 15–20 feet is typically brown clay or sandy clay, underlain by alternating layers of gray clay and sand/gravel to about 40–55 feet. Below this, thick clay (often with gravel or stones) continues to approximately 90–120 feet. The transition to bedrock features predominantly shale (gray, black, or white) with varying sandstone layers, extending to the bottom of most wells (200–320 ft). Typical residential wells (for 10–15+ GPM) are commonly completed within the shallow sand/gravel zones (45–60 ft) or extend deeper into the first bedrock sandstone/shale aquifer (120–200 ft). Static water levels are generally 10–40 feet, but can be deeper (up to 75 ft) in higher capacity or deeper wells.
Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
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0 – 17 ft | Brown clay, sandy clay or sand/gravel mix | Surface layer of brown sandy clay, sometimes interbedded with sand and gravel. | Color: Brown Hardness: Soft |
17 – 40 ft | Gray clay (with gravel, stones, or sand) | Thick gray clay layer, often with gravel, some stones, or sand. | Color: Gray Hardness: Medium |
40 – 55 ft | Sand and Gravel (coarse) | Coarse sand and gravel aquifer; main shallow water-bearing layer. | Color: Brown to gray Hardness: Loose |
55 – 120 ft | Gray clay with gravel or stones | Thick sequence of firm gray clay, often with scattered gravel/stones. | Color: Gray Hardness: Firm |
120 – 160 ft | Shale and Sandstone (gray/white/black) | Alternating layers of shale (often gray/white/black) and sandstone; start of bedrock aquifer zone. | Color: Gray, white, black Hardness: Hard |
160 – 260 ft | Shale (mainly gray/black) | Thick bedrock layer of gray and black shale, possibly interlayered with some sandstone. | Color: Gray to black Hardness: Hard |
260 – 320 ft | Sandstone (with minor shale) | Massive sandstone aquifer zone, minor shale partings. | Color: Gray, white, buff Hardness: Very Hard |