Well Drillers Near Mancelona, Michigan
A typical Mancelona-area well penetrates a thick sequence of unconsolidated sands and gravels with intervening clay and sandy clay layers before reaching deeper water-bearing coarse sand or sand/gravel, usually at or below ~100 ft, but sometimes much deeper (200-350+ ft).
Showing contractors within 60 miles of Mancelona. 266 results found.
- Typical depth
- 130 ft
- Water table
- 90 ft
- Contractors
- 266
266 Contractors
J&B Water Well Drilling, LLC
A S Rivard and Son Well Drilling
Hart Well Drilling
High Tide Well Drilling Inc
Living Water Well Drilling
Northern Michigan Well Services
Payton's Well Drilling and Repair
Scott's Well Service
Thomas Well Drilling Co
Veltman Well Drilling & Repair LLC
A & A Water Well Drilling
A & B Well Drilling
Atens Well Drilling
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View Local Geology Report
A geological estimate for the Mancelona area.
- Typical Well Depth
- 130 ft
- Static Water Level
- 90 ft
- Recommended Method
- Rotary - Mud Circulation
Detailed Summary
Based on representative well logs from the Mancelona area, the most consistent subsurface geology is characterized by upper layers of sand/sand & gravel (with moderate to coarse grain) interbedded with clay or sandy clay. The most common sequence begins with sand or sand and gravel, transitions into a clay or sandy clay, often returns to sand or sand/gravel, and may have multiple alternations at depth. The main water-bearing units are nearly always found in coarse sand or sand/gravel at depth, with the static water level commonly 60-120 ft below grade. Wells may range in total depth from 100 ft to beyond 300 ft depending on fine zone thicknesses and perched clays. Most residential wells capable of producing 10-15+ gpm reach final depths of 100-170 ft, with higher-capacity units completed deeper as needed for thicker or more prolific sand/gravel aquifers.
Expected Geological Layers
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 15 ft | Sand/Sand & Gravel (fine–medium) | Light brown (sometimes includes topsoil/loam). Variable local content of silt. | Color: Light brown Hardness: Loose to medium |
| 15 – 35 ft | Clay or Sandy Clay | May include silt and fine sand, locally dense. | Color: Brown to gray Hardness: Firm |
| 35 – 75 ft | Sand/Sand & Gravel (medium–coarse) | Water bearing; may include gravel/cobbles. Commonly main aquifer. | Color: Light brown to tan Hardness: Loose to medium |
| 75 – 100 ft | Clay or Sandy Clay | Locally with sand stringers or gravel inclusions. | Color: Brown to gray Hardness: Firm to hard |
| 100 – 130 ft | Sand/Gravel (coarse, water-bearing) | Primary aquifer for residential wells. Contains coarse sand with gravel, high yield. | Color: Tan to gray Hardness: Loose |
| 130 – 230 ft | Alternating clay/sandy clay and sand/gravel | Zone locally thick, with alternating layers. Water-bearing sand/gravel pockets common. | Color: Mixed Hardness: Variable |
| 230 – 290 ft | Sand/Gravel (coarse, water-bearing) | High capacity aquifer when present at depth. | Color: Tan to gray Hardness: Loose |
| 290 – 347 ft | Clay, sandy with sand/gravel lenses | Possible semi-confining unit with sand & gravel in basal portions. | Color: Brown/gray Hardness: Firm to hard |