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St Helen, Michigan

Well Drillers Near St Helen, Michigan

The typical St. Helen region well penetrates a surficial sand layer, underlain by an alternating sequence of clay and sand/gravel, with water-bearing coarse sands or gravel most common at depth.

Showing contractors within 60 miles of St Helen. 86 results found.

Typical depth
35 ft
Water table
11 ft
Contractors
86

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Fred Glass & Son Well Drlg

5.0 (2)
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 784-2240
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A geological estimate for the St Helen area.

Typical Well Depth
35 ft
Static Water Level
11 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Based on a synthesis of sampled well logs, the representative subsurface profile for St. Helen, MI, typically consists of 10-15 ft of surficial sand, followed by 4-7 ft of sandy clay or clay and then a thicker sand and gravel aquifer zone. Where wells extend deeper (~80-120 ft), these upper layers are typically repeated with alternating sequences (sand, clay, sand/gravel), and a major coarse sand/gravel aquifer occurs below ~25-30 ft, often extending to the base of most wells. The majority of private residential wells access water from the coarse sand/gravel between 20 and 40 ft, achieving reliable yields (10-20+ GPM). Deeper, high-capacity wells may target thicker, deeper sand/gravel aquifers found between 80 and 120 ft. Clays are typically tan/gray and moderately hard, sand/gravel units are mostly water-bearing and unconsolidated.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 13 ftSandSurficial sand, sometimes silty, clean to fine; highly permeable.Color: Tan/Yellow
Hardness: Soft
13 – 19 ftClay (with Sand or Silty Interbeds)Mostly clay, occasionally includes sandy or silty layers; semi-confining.Color: Tan/Gray
Hardness: Medium
19 – 36 ftSand & Gravel (Water Bearing)Coarse sand interbedded with gravel; principal water-bearing aquifer for most residential wells; unconsolidated, high permeability.Color: Tan, some brown or yellow
Hardness: Soft to Medium
36 – 60 ftClay and Sandy ClayInterbeds of clay, sandy clay or silty clay; locally confining; not always present or continuous.Color: Tan/Gray/Brown
Hardness: Medium
60 – 117 ftCoarse Sand/Gravel (Deep Aquifer)Thick sand and gravel, highly productive, major aquifer for higher capacity wells.Color: Tan/Gray
Hardness: Soft to Medium

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the St Helen area is drilled to approximately 35 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 11 feet below the surface in this region.

Based on a synthesis of sampled well logs, the representative subsurface profile for St. Helen, MI, typically consists of 10-15 ft of surficial sand, followed by 4-7 ft of sandy clay or clay and then a thicker sand and gravel aquifer zone. Where wells extend deeper (~80-120 ft), these upper layers are typically repeated with alternating sequences (sand, clay, sand/gravel), and a major coarse sand/gravel aquifer occurs below ~25-30 ft, often extending to the base of most wells. The majority of private residential wells access water from the coarse sand/gravel between 20 and 40 ft, achieving reliable yields (10-20+ GPM). Deeper, high-capacity wells may target thicker, deeper sand/gravel aquifers found between 80 and 120 ft. Clays are typically tan/gray and moderately hard, sand/gravel units are mostly water-bearing and unconsolidated.