Bouman Well Services
Paris, MI 49338
Typical Paris regional well: Surficial sand, thick clay/sand/clay-gravel mix, then deep sand/gravel aquifer.
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Based on six representative well logs near Paris, MI, the typical subsurface profile shows an upper sand or loamy sand (~10–20 ft), underlain by a heterogeneous sequence of red, blue, or sandy clay with some gravel and interspersed sands, generally 30–60 ft thick. The most reliable residential aquifers are in the deeper sand or sand/gravel layers at depths from 40–80+ ft. Static water levels are usually between 8–63 ft, with typical residential yields of 10–15 GPM. Deeper high-capacity aquifers are commonly screened in thick basal sands at 60–140 ft, where available.
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 12 ft | Sand (occasionally sandy topsoil) | Fine to medium sand, sometimes mixed with topsoil or gravel, loose, water-bearing nearer base. | Color: Buff, tan, or yellow Hardness: Soft |
| 12 – 50 ft | Clay/sand mix - red/blue | Mostly clay (red, blue, gray) with sand or gravel seams; includes hard-packed and soft bands, mixed granular. | Color: Red, blue, gray, sometimes mixed Hardness: Moderate |
| 50 – 80 ft | Clay & sand, with occasional gravel | Interbedded coarse, fine, and silty sand with clay and occasional gravel, transition zone, can include blue/red clay pockets. | Color: Mixed: tan, gray, bluish Hardness: Soft to moderately hard |
| 80 – 140 ft | Sand/gravel aquifer (Basal) | Medium to coarse water-bearing sand occasionally gravelly; main production aquifer deeper in section, thickness depends on local geology. | Color: Brown, yellow, gray Hardness: Soft |