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Mesick, Michigan

Well Drillers Near Mesick, Michigan

The typical Mesick area well penetrates layered unconsolidated deposits, starting with sand or sand & gravel near surface, interbedded with one or more clay layers, and finishes in deeper sand, gravel, or water-bearing sand. Common static water levels range from 20 to 90 feet below grade. Residential wells typically reach about 70 ft to access reliable 10-15+ GPM yields.

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Typical depth
70 ft
Water table
40 ft
Contractors
254

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A geological estimate for the Mesick area.

Typical Well Depth
70 ft
Static Water Level
40 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

A representative Mesick well profile consists of a surficial sand or sand & gravel layer extending to approximately 20-30 feet. Below this, a clay or sandy clay lens with variable thickness (typically 10-20 ft) acts as a semi-confined barrier. Underlying this barrier, substantial sand or sand & gravel aquifers extend to at least 70-95 feet, with some wells reporting further interbedded clay and coarser gravel lenses below 95 feet. The most dependable water-bearing zones for residential yields of 10-20 GPM are found in the deep sand and gravel horizons at 60-95 ft. Deeper, high-capacity or public wells are drilled to 120-130 ft, typically targeting thick, clean sand & gravel aquifers below secondary fine layers. Static water levels vary widely but are most commonly reported between 24 and 45 ft; outliers as deep as 90+ ft exist in high-capacity or deeper wells.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 1 ftTopsoilOrganic topsoil, silt loamColor: Brown
Hardness: Soft
1 – 25 ftSand & GravelLoose to medium sand, some gravel lenses, occasionally stonesColor: Yellow-brown to gray
Hardness: Loose to medium
25 – 45 ftClay (occasionally Sandy Clay or Clay Loam)Firm clay or clay mixed with silt/sand; acts as semi-confining layerColor: Gray to blue
Hardness: Firm
45 – 95 ftSand & Gravel (Water-Bearing)Coarse sand and gravel, main aquifer, contains majority of the available water for domestic or moderate usesColor: Gray, buff, sometimes mixed
Hardness: Loose
95 – 120 ftGravel Coarse with Interbedded Sand & Sandy ClayVariable; coarse gravel and sand with occasional thin clay or silt interbeds; lower aquifer (mainly targeted by high-capacity/public wells)Color: Gray, brown, yellow
Hardness: Loose to medium
120 – 130 ftSand Water BearingClean, water-bearing sand, base of main high-capacity aquiferColor: Gray to tan
Hardness: Loose

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Mesick area is drilled to approximately 70 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 40 feet below the surface in this region.

A representative Mesick well profile consists of a surficial sand or sand & gravel layer extending to approximately 20-30 feet. Below this, a clay or sandy clay lens with variable thickness (typically 10-20 ft) acts as a semi-confined barrier. Underlying this barrier, substantial sand or sand & gravel aquifers extend to at least 70-95 feet, with some wells reporting further interbedded clay and coarser gravel lenses below 95 feet. The most dependable water-bearing zones for residential yields of 10-20 GPM are found in the deep sand and gravel horizons at 60-95 ft. Deeper, high-capacity or public wells are drilled to 120-130 ft, typically targeting thick, clean sand & gravel aquifers below secondary fine layers. Static water levels vary widely but are most commonly reported between 24 and 45 ft; outliers as deep as 90+ ft exist in high-capacity or deeper wells.