Well Drillers Near Waterford Twp, Michigan

A geological estimate for the Waterford Twp area.

Detailed Summary

Synthesis of regional water well logs indicates a representative profile of glacial sediments: surface sand or sand and gravel overlain by blue/brown/gray clay and/or silty layers, with water-bearing sand and gravel zones typically found between 30-70 ft and a deeper sequence of alternating clays and gravel/sand extending to about 120 ft. While some variations exist, the most reliable aquifers for residential supply are found in medium to coarse sand/gravel between 35 and 65 ft, overlain and underlain by confining clay. Deeper wells (high capacity) tap thicker, sometimes multi-layered sand/gravel aquifers beneath further tills and clays, often from about 110-126 ft. Static water levels typically range from 5 ft to 30 ft below grade. Most drilling uses mud rotary or cable tool methods. Casing (often 5" PVC) is set to the bottom of upper clay, and bentonite or cement grout is used to a similar depth.

Expected Geological Layers