Well Drillers Near Ortonville, Michigan

A geological estimate for the Ortonville area.

Detailed Summary

Based on synthesis of multiple well logs from the Ortonville and surrounding region (Oakland/Genesee/Lapeer counties), the most representative geological profile is as follows: The shallowest layers are typically surficial gravels (sometimes sandy or red), often up to 40-45 ft thick, underlain by varying thicknesses of clay (often brown or gray, sometimes hard, 20-60 ft), with additional water-bearing sand or sand/gravel intervals typically encountered below these clays (15-30 ft thick, often used as domestic aquifers). At greater depths (>100 ft), wells may encounter additional thick gravel/sand or transition into fractured bedrock (sandstone, limestone, granite), which serve as high-capacity aquifers. The static water level is usually between 17 and 65 ft below grade, and residential wells are most commonly completed at 70 to 120 ft for reliable yields (10-20 GPM). High-capacity/bedrock wells can extend to 180-260 ft or deeper.

Expected Geological Layers