Well Drillers Near New Lothrop, Michigan

A geological estimate for the New Lothrop area.

Detailed Summary

Based on a synthesis of sampled well logs in the New Lothrop area, the representative geologic profile consists of a surficial zone of clay (sometimes sandy), often with interbeds of sand and/or gravel in the upper 10-40 ft, followed by a thick sequence of shale or slate, which may be interlayered with sandstone or thin sand seams to depths of about 150-170 ft. Shallower wells (<50 ft) typically terminate in coarse sand or sand and gravel units. Deeper wells commonly encounter alternating beds of shale and sandstone, with the thickest units being shale/slate. The static water level is commonly in the range of 20-38 ft below grade. Wells yielding 5-15+ GPM are most consistently reported from depths of 120-170 ft, especially where completed into bedrock (shale/sandstone interface or fractured zones). Grouting to around 70 ft is standard, and PVC casing is typical for the area.

Expected Geological Layers