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Paw Paw, Michigan

Well Drillers Near Paw Paw, Michigan

The typical Paw Paw-area well penetrates layered unconsolidated glacial sediments dominated by sand and gravel, with intermittent clay or silt beds. Most wells target thick water-bearing sand and gravel layers found at moderate depths.

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Typical depth
90 ft
Water table
33 ft
Contractors
75

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A geological estimate for the Paw Paw area.

Typical Well Depth
90 ft
Static Water Level
33 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Based on multiple well records sampled across the Paw Paw region, the most representative geologic profile is a surficial sequence of sand and sand/gravel to a depth of approximately 40-55 ft, often underlain by lenses of gray clay or silt. Below the clay, additional, generally coarser, water-bearing sand and/or sand mixed with gravel layers often occur—commonly the aquifer target for residential wells—extending to depths of about 70-110 ft. Thinner clay or silt beds may occur between aquifer units. The water table is typically encountered between 15 and 55 ft below grade. Most residential wells with yields in the range of 10-20 GPM are drilled to 70-105 ft, with higher capacity wells extending to 110-120 ft in more developed or high-demand locations. Construction typically uses PVC or steel casing to near terminal depth, with granular bentonite or slurry grout.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 40 ftSand and Sand/Gravel (Fine to Medium)Brown, fine to medium sand, commonly with intermixed fine to medium gravel; sometimes slightly clayey.Color: Brown/Gray
Hardness: Soft to moderate
40 – 60 ftClay or Silt (Gray)Gray or brownish-gray clay or silt, massive, with occasional thin sand streaks; confining, locally discontinuous.Color: Gray
Hardness: Soft
60 – 88 ftSand/Gravel (Water-Bearing)Coarse to medium sand and gravel, often highly permeable and water-bearing; main aquifer zone for residential supply.Color: Brown, Gray
Hardness: Medium
88 – 98 ftClay or SiltThin gray clay or silt, more common in deeper wells; may locally be absent.Color: Gray
Hardness: Soft
98 – 110 ftSand/Gravel (Water-Bearing, Coarse)Gray to brown coarse sand and gravel, often the deepest aquifer zone tapped in typical wells.Color: Gray/Brown
Hardness: Medium

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Paw Paw area is drilled to approximately 90 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 33 feet below the surface in this region.

Based on multiple well records sampled across the Paw Paw region, the most representative geologic profile is a surficial sequence of sand and sand/gravel to a depth of approximately 40-55 ft, often underlain by lenses of gray clay or silt. Below the clay, additional, generally coarser, water-bearing sand and/or sand mixed with gravel layers often occur—commonly the aquifer target for residential wells—extending to depths of about 70-110 ft. Thinner clay or silt beds may occur between aquifer units. The water table is typically encountered between 15 and 55 ft below grade. Most residential wells with yields in the range of 10-20 GPM are drilled to 70-105 ft, with higher capacity wells extending to 110-120 ft in more developed or high-demand locations. Construction typically uses PVC or steel casing to near terminal depth, with granular bentonite or slurry grout.