Well Drillers Near McMillan, Michigan

Typical McMillan wells penetrate a surficial sand or sand/clay layer, followed by significant clay or clay-mixed intervals, then transition to limestone bedrock or thick sand and gravel below 30–50 feet, with water commonly found at the sand/gravel or bedrock interface.

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Saunders & Son Well Drilling

22521 M-28
McMillan, MI49853

+1 906-586-3804

Water well drillingInstallation of complete water systemsTrenching for electrical and water lines+2 more

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Kopecky Well Drilling-Pump Services

6227 US-2
Manistique, MI49854

+1 906-286-4570

Water well drillingPump system design and installationInstall/replace submersible pumps+8 more

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Mayer Pump Service

18852 S West St
Rudyard, MI49780

+1 906-478-4606

Water well pump installationWater well pump repairResidential water pump services+1 more

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Louie's Well Drilling

18866 S West St
Rudyard, MI49780

+1 906-478-7581

Water well drillingPump installation and serviceDrilling contractor services+2 more

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A geological estimate for the McMillan area.

65 ft

Typical Well Depth

30 ft

Static Water Level

Rotary - Mud Circulation

Recommended Method

Detailed Summary

Most wells in the McMillan, MI region begin with several feet of sand (often mixed with clay or silt), underlain by sequences of clay and interbedded sand/gravel. Around 30–50 feet, wells either encounter limestone bedrock or enter thick sand and gravel aquifers. Deeper wells (100+ ft) are typically drilled into limestone or extended sand zones. The static water level is generally shallow when in proximity to lakes or wetlands, but can be deeper (30–80+ ft) in uplands. Most household wells target zones between 35 and 90 ft for reliable yields of 10–20 GPM, while high-capacity wells may be deeper or extend into larger bedrock or coarse gravel layers.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)	Formation Type	Description	Characteristics
0 – 2 ft	Sand/Topsoil	Brown or sandy topsoil, sometimes with a trace of silt.	Color: Brown/Tan Hardness: Soft
2 – 10 ft	Sand and/or Clay	Fine to medium sand sometimes intermixed with sandy clay; minor stones or silt.	Color: Tan/Gray Hardness: Soft to firm
10 – 30 ft	Clay with sand/gravel beds	Primarily gray or red clay, with intervals/lenses of sand and occasional stones/gravel. Locally can be silty.	Color: Gray/Red/Tan Hardness: Firm to hard
30 – 50 ft	Sand & Gravel or Clay	Zone varies locally: often a coarser sand and gravel aquifer with minor clay lenses OR continued clay with thin sand seams. This interval is key for water supply.	Color: Tan/Gray Hardness: Loose to firm
50 – 90 ft	Limestone or Thick Sand & Gravel	Transition to gray or brown limestone (where present) OR thick sand and gravel (some wells). Productive water zone.	Color: Gray/Brown/Tan Hardness: Hard (rock) or loose (sand)
90 – 140 ft	Limestone Bedrock or Deep Sand	Where drilled deeper, continuing limestone bedrock or, in places, further deep sand units. Limited data at greater depths.	Color: Gray Hardness: Hard