Well Drillers Near West Branch, Michigan

A geological estimate for the West Branch area.

Detailed Summary

Across the West Branch region, the typical well profile shows an upper interval of varying sand and gravel (often mixed with clay), usually followed by one or more clay confining units, and then lower sand/gravel aquifers. The most consistent and productive water-bearing zones are coarse sand and gravel in the lower half of typical wells. Most domestic wells range from 40-70 ft deep, with high yields at 10-15 GPM. Shallower sand and gravel zones are present but sometimes separated from the lower water-bearing unit by clay. Regional total thickness to refusal/bedrock not observed in sampled logs, but typical geologic section extends to 90-100 ft. Residential construction typically screens the main sand and gravel aquifer between 30 and 70 ft below grade.

Expected Geological Layers