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Prudenville, Michigan

Well Drillers Near Prudenville, Michigan

Prudenville's typical subsurface geology consists of alternating lenses of sand, clay, and gravel, generally progressing from sand near the surface, to thick clay and then mixed sand and gravel aquifers at greater depths.

Showing contractors within 60 miles of Prudenville. 200 results found.

Typical depth
70 ft
Water table
8 ft
Contractors
200

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Jordan Well Drilling LLC

Active Driller
247 S Nellsville Rd Ste A
Houghton Lake, MI 48629-9080
Water well drillingWell constructionWell servicing+2 more
Dancer & Sons Well Drilling logo

Dancer & Sons Well Drilling

Active Driller
3052 Ireta St
Harrison, MI 48625
Water well drillingWater supply system installationWater well maintenance+2 more

Dodd & Son Well Drilling, LLC

5323 N Old State Ave
Harrison, MI 48625
Water well drillingWell pump installationWell maintenance and repair+1 more
Jim's Well Drilling logo

Jim's Well Drilling

1849 Clearwater Trl
Grayling, MI 49738
Well DrillingEnvironmental Responsibility ConsultingProject Excellence Management+2 more

Norman's Well Drilling, Inc

Active Driller
5376 East Wagner Road
Lake City, MI 49651
Water well drillingWell service

Peterson Well Drilling

Active Driller
4215 E Long Lake Rd
Harrison, MI 48625
Water well drillingWell repairPump service+5 more

Raymond Well Drilling

1295 M-61
Gladwin, MI 48624
Well drillingWater system installationWater system repairs+2 more
Roy Simmons & Sons logo

Roy Simmons & Sons

976 W M55
West Branch, MI 48661
Residential/Commercial Well DrillingAgricultural Well DrillingHorizontal Well Drilling
Brad Malley Well Drilling Inc logo

Brad Malley Well Drilling Inc

Active Driller
1565 Park Pl
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Well DrillingGeothermal ServicesEnv monitoring/observation (MOW)+3 more
Chad Malley Well Drilling logo

Chad Malley Well Drilling

Active Driller
2626 E Weidman Rd
Rosebush, MI 48878
New Well DrillingWell Maintenance & RepairPump Installation & Repair+15 more

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A geological estimate for the Prudenville area.

Typical Well Depth
70 ft
Static Water Level
8 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Based on synthesis of well logs from the Prudenville region, the representative geological profile begins with medium to coarse sand within the upper 10-40 feet, followed by interbedded clay or clay with gravel or sand from about 40 to 80 feet. Deeper zones frequently contain thick sequences of sand and gravel, constituting primary aquifers. Occasional alternations of fine sand and gray clay layers extend downward, particularly evident in deeper, higher-capacity wells. The typical residential well targets the base of the shallow to intermediate sand/gravel aquifer, reaching 65-75 feet for reliable household supply (5-15+ GPM). High-capacity wells may extend up to and beyond 100 ft, occasionally to 300+ ft to penetrate multiple aquifers or thicker confining units.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
012 ftSandMedium to coarse, sometimes yellow, water-bearing near surface.Color: Yellow/Gray
Hardness: Loose-medium
1241 ftClay (occasional gravel/sand)Gray clay, sometimes mixed with gravel or sand; acts as partial confining layer.Color: Gray
Hardness: Firm-sticky
4167 ftSand (with gravel)Medium to coarse sand or sand/gravel; major water-bearing unit for most residential wells.Color: Yellow/Gray
Hardness: Loose-medium
6783 ftClayThick gray clay, locally up to 20-60 ft, sometimes interbedded with fine sand.Color: Gray
Hardness: Firm
83105 ftSand & GravelCoarse sand & gravel, high-yield aquifer zone, primary source for large-capacity wells.Color: Gray-Tan
Hardness: Loose to firm

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Prudenville area is drilled to approximately 70 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 8 feet below the surface in this region.

Based on synthesis of well logs from the Prudenville region, the representative geological profile begins with medium to coarse sand within the upper 10-40 feet, followed by interbedded clay or clay with gravel or sand from about 40 to 80 feet. Deeper zones frequently contain thick sequences of sand and gravel, constituting primary aquifers. Occasional alternations of fine sand and gray clay layers extend downward, particularly evident in deeper, higher-capacity wells. The typical residential well targets the base of the shallow to intermediate sand/gravel aquifer, reaching 65-75 feet for reliable household supply (5-15+ GPM). High-capacity wells may extend up to and beyond 100 ft, occasionally to 300+ ft to penetrate multiple aquifers or thicker confining units.