Well Drillers Near Paw Paw, Michigan

A geological estimate for the Paw Paw area.

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