Well Drillers Near Sterling, Michigan

A geological estimate for the Sterling area.

Detailed Summary

The representative Sterling well profile begins with a surficial sand or sand & gravel layer (3–12 ft), underlain by thick sequences of clay (often in multiple beds) generally extending to 80–140 ft. Interbedded sand or sand/gravel layers are commonly found at various depths within these clays. Most wells reach into consolidated bedrock formations—typically shale, sandstone, or a sequence of both—beginning about 90–165 ft deep and extending as deep as 200+ ft in some cases. The most prolific water-bearing zones are often sand/gravel seams or the upper portions of sandstone or fractured consolidated rock. Shale is present and may be hard or soft; sandstone intervals can also be significant. Expected static water levels are commonly 10–40 ft below grade, with 5–15+ gpm possible at 80–180 ft depths for residential use. High-capacity wells may require deeper construction, often to the top of sandstone, typically 160–200+ ft.

Expected Geological Layers