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Lapeer, Michigan

Well Drillers Near Lapeer, Michigan

A typical Lapeer-area well penetrates 20–30 feet of clay, 25–40 feet of gravel/sand, a mixed sand/clay/stoney interval to about 80–100 ft, then multiple shale/sandstone and local limestone bedrock to depths of 150–300 feet.

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Typical depth
160 ft
Water table
15 ft
Contractors
88

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A geological estimate for the Lapeer area.

Typical Well Depth
160 ft
Static Water Level
15 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Synthesizing the Lapeer well log sample, the most prevalent geological sequence is: (1) surficial clay layer (≈20–25 ft), (2) followed by thick intervals of gravel, sand, and/or stony gravel to ~40 ft, (3) alternating clay, sand, or sand/gravel to ~60–100 ft, (4) transition into shale and/or sandstone, sometimes layered with minor limestone, from ~70–100 ft downward—bedrock aquifers being the primary water source to full depths between 150–300 ft. The most reliable aquifers appear to be sandstone or mixed shale/sandstone, with static water levels consistently between 4–30 ft below grade and high pump test yields (12–60 GPM). Residential wells commonly achieve 5–15+ GPM at 125–170 ft. Rotary mud drilling predominates, with PVC casing set to near bedrock and bentonite slurry grouting standard. This composite ignores isolated thicker sand or limestone intervals less frequently documented.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 25 ftClayBrown/Gray, silty clay, compact, may include thin sand or gravel near baseColor: Brown/Gray
Hardness: Soft
25 – 45 ftGravel and Sand (local mix)Clean or stony gravel, sometimes with minor clay or sand layersColor: Varied (Gray, Brown, Yellow)
Hardness: Loose
45 – 75 ftClay, Sand & Gravel InterbedsInterbedded clay, sand, silt, local gravel, occasionally compact/stoneyColor: Gray/Brown
Hardness: Soft to medium
75 – 100 ftShale (with minor sand/silt)Gray or green shale, silty, may present with thin sandstone/siltstone streaksColor: Gray/Green
Hardness: Medium
100 – 170 ftSandstone & ShaleMassive to interbedded sandstone and gray shale; local fine sand zones, aquifer zoneColor: Gray/Yellow
Hardness: Firm to hard
170 – 250 ftSandstone & Shale, minor limestoneLayered gray shale, yellow-brown sandstone, occasional limestone streaks; principal water-producing zoneColor: Gray/Yellow
Hardness: Hard
250 – 300 ftSandstoneThick massive sandstone, clean, forms main aquifer for deeper high-capacity wellsColor: Yellow-buff
Hardness: Very Hard

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Lapeer area is drilled to approximately 160 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 15 feet below the surface in this region.

Synthesizing the Lapeer well log sample, the most prevalent geological sequence is: (1) surficial clay layer (≈20–25 ft), (2) followed by thick intervals of gravel, sand, and/or stony gravel to ~40 ft, (3) alternating clay, sand, or sand/gravel to ~60–100 ft, (4) transition into shale and/or sandstone, sometimes layered with minor limestone, from ~70–100 ft downward—bedrock aquifers being the primary water source to full depths between 150–300 ft. The most reliable aquifers appear to be sandstone or mixed shale/sandstone, with static water levels consistently between 4–30 ft below grade and high pump test yields (12–60 GPM). Residential wells commonly achieve 5–15+ GPM at 125–170 ft. Rotary mud drilling predominates, with PVC casing set to near bedrock and bentonite slurry grouting standard. This composite ignores isolated thicker sand or limestone intervals less frequently documented.