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Mio, Michigan

Well Drillers Near Mio, Michigan

The typical Mio, MI well profile consists of surficial sand (sometimes with minor gravel), underlain by thick clay/clay-rich units, with deeper sand and/or sand & gravel aquifers. Shallow residential wells often terminate in upper sand layers, while deeper wells target basal sand/gravel below regional clay confining units.

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Typical depth
110 ft
Water table
25 ft
Contractors
48

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A geological estimate for the Mio area.

Typical Well Depth
110 ft
Static Water Level
25 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Based on sampled well logs from Mio, Michigan and its vicinity, a representative geologic profile begins with surficial sands (often medium to fine) extending down to variable depths (usually 15–25 ft, but occasionally as deep as 40–50 ft). This is typically underlain by a thick clay or clay-rich sequence (60–250+ ft in deeper wells), sometimes with interbeds of gravel or sand. Coarser sand and gravel—a primary aquifer—occur either above and/or below the main clay. In most deep residential and high-capacity wells, the screened interval targets these lower sand and gravel horizons, starting at approximately 80 ft to over 270 ft below grade. Very shallow wells (under 40–50 ft) draw from the upper sand layer, but these are less typical for higher yields and are mostly jet or hand-driven types. Most drilled wells in the area utilize rotary drilling with mud or bentonite slurry grouting, and PVC or steel casing is common. The static water level can be quite variable, but 5–40 ft is typical in shallow settings, reaching >100 ft in deeper, confined/deep gravel aquifers.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 18 ftSand (fine to medium)Yellowish to buff sand, sometimes with minor gravel. Primary water bearing zone in shallow wells.Color: Yellow/Buff
Hardness: Loose/Soft
18 – 90 ftSand/Clay/Gravel mixedInterbedded sand, sandy clay, and gravel. Textured and variably saturated; minor confining layers.Color: Gray/yellow mixed
Hardness: Medium/firm
90 – 270 ftClay (with possible gravel seams)Hard, massive clay with occasional sand and gravel seams. Main confining unit in the sequence; low permeability.Color: Gray/brown
Hardness: Hard
270 – 300 ftSand & Gravel (coarse)Coarse, well-sorted sand and gravel. Major aquifer zone targeted by screened intervals in high yield wells.Color: Gray/tan
Hardness: Loose/Medium

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Mio area is drilled to approximately 110 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 25 feet below the surface in this region.

Based on sampled well logs from Mio, Michigan and its vicinity, a representative geologic profile begins with surficial sands (often medium to fine) extending down to variable depths (usually 15–25 ft, but occasionally as deep as 40–50 ft). This is typically underlain by a thick clay or clay-rich sequence (60–250+ ft in deeper wells), sometimes with interbeds of gravel or sand. Coarser sand and gravel—a primary aquifer—occur either above and/or below the main clay. In most deep residential and high-capacity wells, the screened interval targets these lower sand and gravel horizons, starting at approximately 80 ft to over 270 ft below grade. Very shallow wells (under 40–50 ft) draw from the upper sand layer, but these are less typical for higher yields and are mostly jet or hand-driven types. Most drilled wells in the area utilize rotary drilling with mud or bentonite slurry grouting, and PVC or steel casing is common. The static water level can be quite variable, but 5–40 ft is typical in shallow settings, reaching >100 ft in deeper, confined/deep gravel aquifers.