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Traverse City, Michigan

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The typical geological profile for Traverse City features a surficial sandy/gravelly layer, often grading into interbedded sands, gravels, and clays, with deeper sequences dominated by sand—frequently water-bearing—sometimes capped by clay or silt. Residential wells most commonly terminate in water-bearing sands between 65–90 feet below ground surface.

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Typical depth
85 ft
Water table
45 ft
Contractors
47

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Typical Well Depth
85 ft
Static Water Level
45 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

Detailed Summary

Across Traverse City, sampled well logs consistently show an upper layer of sand or sand and gravel (commonly 15–35 feet thick), underlain by variable sequences of clay, silt, or sandy clay layers. These are typically followed by a thicker, persistent sand and/or sand and gravel unit that acts as the principal water-bearing zone for residential supply. The presence and thickness of clay layers varies, but their occurrence is frequent enough to be considered a distinguishing feature between sandier and more productive intervals. Deeper industrial or high capacity wells may intercept even thicker sand and gravel packages, with infrequent deeper clay or silt encountered. The static water level usually sits between 30–75 feet below grade depending on location and well depth. The most typical screened interval for a residential well (5–15+ GPM) is set between 65 and 90 feet in water-bearing sand, with residential wells rarely exceeding 90–120 feet except in local anomalies.

Expected Geological Layers

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 1 ftTopsoilOrganic-rich surficial soilsColor: Brown
Hardness: Soft
1 – 25 ftSand and GravelMixed coarse sand and gravel, occasional fine sandColor: Brown/Tan
Hardness: Medium
25 – 55 ftClay/Silty Clay (interbedded Sand/Gravel lenses possible)Grey to tan clay or silty clay with some interbedded fine to medium sand or gravel lenses; locally absent or thicker/thinner as per glacial variabilityColor: Grey/Tan
Hardness: Hard (clay) to Medium (silty layers)
55 – 85 ftSand (Water-Bearing)Clean, medium to coarse sand—main aquifer zone for residential supplyColor: Tan/Light Brown
Hardness: Medium
85 – 120 ftSand and Gravel (Water-Bearing, with interbedded Silt/Clay)Interbedded or massive sand and gravel with minor clay or silt partings, serves as a higher capacity or secondary aquifer at depthColor: Light Grey/Tan
Hardness: Medium to Loose

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the Traverse City area is drilled to approximately 85 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 45 feet below the surface in this region.

Across Traverse City, sampled well logs consistently show an upper layer of sand or sand and gravel (commonly 15–35 feet thick), underlain by variable sequences of clay, silt, or sandy clay layers. These are typically followed by a thicker, persistent sand and/or sand and gravel unit that acts as the principal water-bearing zone for residential supply. The presence and thickness of clay layers varies, but their occurrence is frequent enough to be considered a distinguishing feature between sandier and more productive intervals. Deeper industrial or high capacity wells may intercept even thicker sand and gravel packages, with infrequent deeper clay or silt encountered. The static water level usually sits between 30–75 feet below grade depending on location and well depth. The most typical screened interval for a residential well (5–15+ GPM) is set between 65 and 90 feet in water-bearing sand, with residential wells rarely exceeding 90–120 feet except in local anomalies.