Raymer Water Wells
Marne, MI49435
Typical Marne-area wells penetrate alternating sand, gravel, and clay layers, with deeper sections occasionally entering bedrock (limestone/sandstone) or hardpan. Most residential wells are 40–100 ft deep, drawing water from coarse sand and gravel aquifers.
Showing contractors within 60 miles of Marne. 65 results found.
A geological estimate for the Marne area.
Typical Well Depth
Static Water Level
Recommended Method
Analysis of sampled well logs across Marne and nearby localities reveals a typical subsurface profile that starts with topsoil, transitions into mixed sand and gravel (aquifer), followed by alternating clay and sand layers. Coarse sand and/or gravel aquifers are usually found at depths of 20–60 ft and are the primary water-producing zones. In deeper sets (150+ ft), thick clay is followed by interbedded limestone or sandstone bedrock, sometimes serving as the primary aquifer. Few anomalies exist, but the majority indicate wells of 40–100 ft for residential needs and 120–185 ft for higher capacity or bedrock supply. Static water levels are typically 10–60 ft below grade. Drilling is primarily by rotary-mud or cable tool, with steel or PVC casing, and grouting is commonly with bentonite or cement.
Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
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0 – 2 ft | Topsoil | Rooted organic soil | Color: Brown/black Hardness: Loose |
2 – 15 ft | Sand or Sand & Gravel | Fine to medium sand, occasionally mixed with gravel | Color: Tan/gray Hardness: Loose/soft |
15 – 30 ft | Clay (with some silt/sand) | Occasional brown, blue, or red clay; may contain interbedded silt/sand streaks | Color: Brown/blue/red/gray Hardness: Firm |
30 – 60 ft | Sand & Gravel (Water-Bearing) | Coarse sand and gravel, primary aquifer zone | Color: Gray/tan Hardness: Medium |
60 – 120 ft | Clay or Hardpan | Massive clay, often blue/gray/brown or partially lithified 'hardpan' | Color: Blue/gray/brown Hardness: Hard |
120 – 145 ft | Limestone or Cemented Gravel | Occasional limestone bedrock or cemented gravel | Color: Gray/white Hardness: Hard/very hard |
145 – 185 ft | Sandstone | Sandstone bedrock; may yield water for deeper and higher capacity wells | Color: Gray/yellow Hardness: Very Hard |