Trayer Water Wells
Vestaburg, MI48891
Vestaburg area wells most commonly encounter thick clay with sand and some gravel layers at depth. Typical residential wells are screened in deeper sand or sand/gravel aquifers below 60–120 ft.
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A geological estimate for the Vestaburg area.
Typical Well Depth
Static Water Level
Recommended Method
Based on a synthesis of well logs across the Vestaburg region, the standardized geological profile usually begins with topsoil or sandy clay, underlain by thick clay deposits. Sporadic thin sand or fine sand layers are present but are most significant in the deeper subsurface, frequently appearing between depths of 60–120 ft. Deeper gravels or sand and gravel units, representing reliable aquifers, appear at or below these depths, serving as primary water sources for residential and high-capacity wells. The most successful wells are screened in these coarse materials, where yields of 10–15 GPM or more are typical. Casing is generally set through the upper fine-grained layers and into the first substantial sand or gravel zone. Grouting (typically bentonite slurry or cement) is present from surface to casing depth. The most common drilling method is rotary/mud circulation, though older wells may use cable tool or hollow rod techniques.
Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
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0 – 1 ft | Topsoil | Thin organic-rich surface soil | Color: Brown Hardness: Soft |
1 – 15 ft | Clay (Sandy or Plain) | Stiff to soft clay, sometimes sandy | Color: Gray/Tan Hardness: Moderate |
15 – 35 ft | Alternating Sand/Clay | Thin granular sand, occasional clay or fine sand lenses | Color: Gray/Yellow Hardness: Soft to firm |
35 – 60 ft | Clay | Stiff to soft clay, abundant | Color: Gray Hardness: Moderate |
60 – 90 ft | Sand (occasional Sand & Gravel) | Medium to coarse sand, water-bearing; transitions may include some gravel | Color: Tan/Yellow Hardness: Loose |
90 – 125 ft | Clay with occasional Sand Lenses | Mostly clay with discrete sandy layers | Color: Gray Hardness: Moderate |
125 – 165 ft | Sand & Gravel (Main Aquifer) | Thick zone of sand and gravel, reliable water-bearing stratum | Color: Gray/Tan Hardness: Loose |