Well Drillers Near Mancelona, Michigan

A geological estimate for the Mancelona area.

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