Jordan Well Drilling LLC
Roscommon Township, MI48629
The typical Roscommon Township well penetrates interbedded sand and clay layers, with water-bearing coarse sand/gravel common below 40-50 feet.
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A geological estimate for the Roscommon Township area.
Typical Well Depth
Static Water Level
Recommended Method
The representative subsurface profile for Roscommon Township consists of an upper sand or sandy loam (5-25 ft thick), underlain by one or more thick clay or clayey till layers (typically blue or gray and 30-65 ft thick), then a lower layer(s) of sand or sand & gravel (frequently coarse and water bearing) commencing between approximately 40-70 ft. Strong presence of alternating sand and clay continues with depth, but the largest, most productive aquifer is typically observed at 50-90+ ft. Residential wells for typical household needs (5-15+ GPM) generally terminate around 60-90 ft, while deeper high-capacity/flowing wells can reach 120-130 ft.
Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
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0 – 6 ft | Sand | Brown/Tan surface sand, locally contains some silt or loam. | Color: Brown/Tan Hardness: Loose |
6 – 40 ft | Clay | Generally gray or blue clay, sometimes with minor sand partings, can be stiff to very stiff. | Color: Blue/Gray Hardness: Moderate to Hard |
40 – 48 ft | Sand | Medium to fine sand, some potential for water bearing zones. | Color: Gray/Tan Hardness: Loose |
48 – 70 ft | Clay | Gray or blue clay, sometimes with minor silt or very fine sand, low permeability. | Color: Gray/Blue Hardness: Hard |
70 – 88 ft | Sand & Gravel | Coarse sand and gravel, principal aquifer zone, high permeability and yields, water bearing. | Color: Gray/Brown Hardness: Loose |
88 – 130 ft | Sand & Gravel / Unconsolidated | Coarse sand, gravel, and minor cobbles. Major water-bearing formation, found only in deepest wells. | Color: Mixed Hardness: Loose |