Denton & Sons Well Drilling
Active Driller4.8 (71)
Sand Lake, MI 49343
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Sand Lake, Michigan
Well Drillers Near Sand Lake, Michigan
The representative geological profile for the Sand Lake area consists of alternating layers of sand/gravel and clay, with sand/gravel units generally serving as water-bearing zones and clays acting as confining layers. Residential wells typically reach water-bearing sand/gravel by 40-60 ft., but some require deeper drilling to over 100 ft. for sufficient yield.
Showing contractors within 60 miles of Sand Lake. 95 results found.
- Typical depth
- 65 ft
- Water table
- 32 ft
- Contractors
- 95
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King Water Wells
Active Driller4.7 (192)
Rockford, MI 49341
Well DrillingPump InstallationPump Repair+6 more
Larry Denton Well Drilling
4.3 (6)
Howard City, MI 49329
Well DrillingWell Maintenance
North Kent Well & Pump inc
Active Driller4.6 (82)
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Well DrillingAir RotaryPump Installation+4 more
Bayes Water Treatment
4.9 (109)
Sparta, MI 49345
Well DisinfectionWater TestingFiltration+2 more
Bob Wahlfield Drilling
5.0 (15)
Sparta, MI 49345
Residential Well DrillingCommercial Well DrillingPump Installation+3 more
Culligan Total Water of Greenville & Rockford
4.7 (102)
Greenville, MI 48838
Water TestingFiltrationReverse Osmosis+3 more
Geiger Water Wells
Belding, MI 48809
Well DrillingResidential Well DrillingCommercial Well Drilling+4 more
L. Denton Water Well
Active Driller5.0 (17)
Grant, MI 49327
Well DrillingPump ServicesPump Repair+1 more
M & J Water Wells
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Casnovia, MI 49318
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Mateco Drilling Co
5.0 (2)
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Sonic DrillingMonitoring WellsGeotechnical
Mateco Drilling Company
4.4 (5)
Rockford, MI 49341-7828
Hollow Stem AugerDirect Push / GeoprobeSonic Drilling+3 more
Raymer Water Wells
Active Driller4.8 (35)
Marne, MI 49435
Residential Well DrillingMunicipal Well DrillingIndustrial Well Drilling+14 more
Reliable Water Well Service
Howard City, MI 49329
Pump InstallationPump RepairSubmersible Pumps+12 more
Reliable Water Well Services LLC
5.0 (1)
Howard City, MI 49329
Well DrillingPump ServicesPump Installation+11 more
Rosendall Well Drilling
Active Driller
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Well DrillingWell MaintenanceWell Inspection+3 more
Thompson Well Drilling
Active Driller4.6 (35)
Gowen, MI 49326
Residential Well DrillingCommercial Well DrillingPump Installation+10 more
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View Local Geology Report
A geological estimate for the Sand Lake area.
- Typical Well Depth
- 65 ft
- Static Water Level
- 32 ft
- Recommended Method
- Rotary - Mud Circulation
Detailed Summary
Analysis of well logs from the Sand Lake region indicates that most wells encounter an upper sand or sand and clay mix from the surface down to approximately 15-20 ft. This is often followed by a significant clay or clay with silt layer extending to 40-60 ft. Below this, water-bearing sand and gravel is common, extending variably to 50-100+ ft., with intermittent clay lenses. In deeper wells (over 100 ft.), an additional thick clay layer is present between upper and lower sand zones. Typical static water levels range from 18-42 ft. below grade. Rotary mud circulation is most common for recent installations. The standard residential well reaches 50-80 ft. for a reliable 10-15 GPM, while high-capacity wells may target deeper (up to 200 ft.) sand/gravel zones for greater yield.
Expected Geological Layers
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 3 ft | Topsoil | Dark, organic-rich soil; occasionally omitted in some logs but common as a surface layer. | Color: Brown/Black Hardness: Soft |
| 3 – 15 ft | Sand (may locally contain some clay or gravel) | Fine to medium sand, sometimes with minor clay or gravel. | Color: Light tan Hardness: Loose |
| 15 – 45 ft | Clay to Clay with Silt/Sand | Plastic clay, sometimes interbedded with silt or thin sand lenses (~30 ft avg). Local variations include blue, gray, or red hues. | Color: Gray to blue or red Hardness: Hard plastic |
| 45 – 75 ft | Sand & Gravel (Water Bearing Zone) | Coarse sand and gravel, primary aquifer for most wells. Locally may be separated by thin clay beds. | Color: Tan/Gray Hardness: Loose to medium |
| 75 – 120 ft | Clay/clay with occasional silt | Thick confining clay, not always present but typical for deeper/western wells. | Color: Gray, blue, or red Hardness: Hard plastic |
| 120 – 202 ft | Sand & Gravel (Deep Water Bearing Zone) | Lower sand/gravel aquifer, occurs only in deepest wells; yields highest flow for high-capacity wells. | Color: Tan/Gray Hardness: Loose to medium |