Well Drillers Near Lake City, Michigan
Lake City and surrounding regions typically feature a surficial sand or sandy soil layer overlying mixed glacial sediments, with alternating sand, gravel, and minor clay zones. The most common residential wells target medium to coarse, predominantly water-bearing sand/gravel units between 40-120 ft, with static water levels mostly between 10-80 ft below grade.
Showing contractors within 60 miles of Lake City. 24 results found.
- Typical depth
- 90 ft
- Water table
- 40 ft
- Contractors
- 24
24 Contractors
Pearson Drilling Company
Shepler Well Drilling Inc
A & B Well Drilling
Al's Pump Service
Atens Well Drilling
Binz Bros Well Drilling
Cluff Well Drilling Company
Dan Wood Company
Dancer & Sons Well Drlg Inc
Dave Careys Water Well Drilling and Servic
Dodd and Son Well Drilling LLC
Dunhams Well Drilling
Dyer Well Drilling & Serv Inc
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A geological estimate for the Lake City area.
- Typical Well Depth
- 90 ft
- Static Water Level
- 40 ft
- Recommended Method
- Rotary - Mud Circulation
Detailed Summary
Based on a representative sample of Lake City area well logs, the regional subsurface geology is dominated by a heterogeneous sequence of glacial drift. The uppermost 1-4 ft is generally topsoil or fine sand, underlain by variable layers of sand (often brown or light brown), sand with gravel or gravelly interbeds, and occasional clay lenses (usually tan, red, or gray clay, rarely exceeding 10-30 ft in total thickness). The thickest, most productive aquifers are found in sand or sand/gravel intervals, typically starting 10-40 ft below grade and extending variably to 90-160 ft. Clay is present but not regionally continuous; it is often observed as discontinuous stringers or lenses. Typical static water levels range from 10-80 ft below grade, with 5-15 GPM commonly produced at 50-120 ft total well depth. Deeper wells (>150 ft) may be constructed for higher capacity or redundancy, particularly in coarser zones or where static water is deeper.
Expected Geological Layers
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 2 ft | Topsoil/Sand | Vegetated topsoil or fine brown/tan sand | Color: Brown/Tan Hardness: Soft |
| 2 – 15 ft | Sand & Gravel | Mix of brown sand with variable gravel content, occasional minor clay stringers | Color: Brown Hardness: Loose to medium |
| 15 – 40 ft | Sand/Clay Lenses | Tan to brown sand (medium to coarse), with scattered thin clay layers | Color: Brown/Tan, occasional gray/red clay Hardness: Medium (sand), stiff (clay) |
| 40 – 90 ft | Water Bearing Sand & Gravel | Predominantly water-bearing sand (often medium to coarse) with intermittent gravel; primary aquifer unit for residential wells | Color: Light brown/yellowish Hardness: Loose to medium |
| 90 – 120 ft | Sand/Gravel/Minor Clay | Sandy gravel with possible clay stringers; secondary water-bearing unit, often targeted for higher-yield wells | Color: Mixed Hardness: Loose to medium |
| 120 – 150 ft | Sand & Gravel (Deep Aquifer) | Coarser sand/gravel mix, regionally variable; locally thickened with deep water-bearing zones | Color: Light brown/gray Hardness: Medium |