Bell Well Drilling, LLC
Sparta, MI49345
Typical Sparta area wells penetrate surficial sand/gravel, overlying thick clay or clay with gravel, then terminate in a lower sand/gravel or coarse sand aquifer.
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A geological estimate for the Sparta area.
Typical Well Depth
Static Water Level
Recommended Method
Based on regional well logs, the most common geologic sequence in the Sparta region is a surface sand/gravel, underlain by thick clay or clay with gravel inclusions, with wells generally terminated in a deeper coarse sand or sand/gravel aquifer. Occasional interbedded thin sand or gravel lenses may appear in the clay, and the main water-bearing zone is usually at the base, below ~60-120 ft. Water tables are generally present in the upper clay or just above the aquifer, with static water levels between 16-64 ft below grade. Typical residential wells target the base of clay into the primary sand/gravel aquifer.
Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
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0 – 7 ft | Sand/Gravel (Surficial) | Brown, loose to compact sand and gravel, sometimes with minor clay. | Color: Brown Hardness: Loose |
7 – 66 ft | Clay (w/ Gravel or Lenses of Sand) | Brown to gray clay, often with gravel or minor sand stringers; acts as major confining unit. | Color: Brown/Gray Hardness: Firm to hard |
66 – 85 ft | Clay & Gravel/Coarse Clay | Mix of clay and gravel, transitional layer, locally gradational to sand. | Color: Gray/Brown Hardness: Medium |
85 – 120 ft | Sand & Gravel (Water-bearing) | Coarse, clean sand and gravel; main aquifer for domestic supply. | Color: Tan to gray Hardness: Loose |