Brand & Son Water Well Service
Levering, MI49755
Typical Levering area wells encounter a surface layer of sandy or gravelly soils, underlain by alternating clay, hardpan, and sand/gravel layers, with the most productive aquifer zone typically being coarse sand and gravel below ~55–110 ft.
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A geological estimate for the Levering area.
Typical Well Depth
Static Water Level
Recommended Method
A representative stratigraphic profile for the Levering, MI region begins with a thin topsoil or organic layer, followed by sequences of sand, sandy clay (often with gravel), and recurring layers of hardpan or clay. The most persistent and productive aquifer is found within coarse sand and gravel typically between 55 and 115 ft. Overall, well depths average from 60-110 ft for residential use, with static water levels most frequently observed between 2 and 25 ft below grade. Most residential wells will produce 10-15 GPM at depths of about 60-115 ft, while higher capacities or drought resilience may warrant drilling to 110-120 ft or deeper.
Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
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0 – 1 ft | Topsoil or Organic Layer | Surface topsoil, occasionally with organic matter. | Color: Brown/Black Hardness: Soft |
1 – 15 ft | Sand, Sandy Clay, or Fine Gravel | Sand (often with clay, sometimes gravelly), very common as the uppermost significant layer. | Color: Yellow/Tan Hardness: Soft to medium |
15 – 35 ft | Clay or Hardpan, Layered with Sand/Gravel | Interbedded sand/gravel and clay or hardpan; considerable lateral variability but usually present. | Color: Reddish-Brown to Gray Hardness: Medium to hard |
35 – 55 ft | Sand and Gravel, Some Stones | Predominantly coarse sand and gravel, often transitional; local water-bearing stringers present. | Color: Gray/Tan Hardness: Medium |
55 – 95 ft | Hardpan or Clay intermixed with Sand/Gravel | Thick zones of hardpan or dense clay, often interrupted by more permeable sand/gravel intervals; acts as a confining or semi-confining unit. | Color: Gray/Brown Hardness: Hard |
95 – 115 ft | Coarse Sand and Gravel (Primary Aquifer) | Water-bearing coarse sand and gravel, typically the most productive aquifer zone in the area. | Color: Tan/Gray Hardness: Medium |