Well Drillers Near Shelbyville, Michigan

A geological estimate for the Shelbyville area.

Detailed Summary

Across the Shelbyville region, household wells most commonly penetrate an upper sequence of clay and sand in alternating layers, grading deeper into extensive, water-bearing sand and gravel units. Clays are generally present in two or more intervals, sometimes brown over gray, but always interbedded with sand or sandy/gravelly strata. The uppermost water-bearing zone is most often sand and gravel, encountered at variable depths but consistently below at least one significant clay layer. Total well depths for residential use average around 65 feet, with static water levels typically between 15 and 45 feet below grade. High-capacity wells may be drilled deeper, targeting thicker lower sand and gravel aquifers.

Expected Geological Layers