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West Branch, Michigan

Well Drillers Near West Branch, Michigan

Representative West Branch well geology: mostly sand, gravel, and clay interbeds to ~100 ft. Typical domestic wells are 40-70 ft deep with strong yields from sand and gravel aquifers.

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Typical depth
58 ft
Water table
13 ft
Contractors
81

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A geological estimate for the West Branch area.

Typical Well Depth
58 ft
Static Water Level
13 ft
Recommended Method
Rotary - Mud Circulation

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

Depth (Feet)Formation TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 6 ftSand, occasionally mixed with gravelFine to medium sand, locally some gravel. Represents surficial outwash or glacial sands.Color: Tan to brown
Hardness: Soft
6 – 15 ftClay or Sandy ClayMassive, locally silty or gravelly clay; poorly permeable.Color: Red, gray, or tan
Hardness: Firm to hard
15 – 36 ftSand and Gravel (Aquifer)Coarse sand and gravel, dominant water-bearing unit. May include minor clay partings.Color: Tan to brown
Hardness: Medium to coarse
36 – 52 ftClay/HardpanTight clay, occasional silt or very fine sand. Relatively confining; locally several feet thick.Color: Gray, red, or tan
Hardness: Hard
52 – 68 ftSand or Gravel (Lower Aquifer) or Sand with some clayClean sand or sand and gravel, main productive zone for deep residential/high capacity wells.Color: Tan, gray
Hardness: Medium
68 – 99 ftSand with some Clay or GravelCoarser sand, sometimes with clay lenses. Water-bearing in thick, continuous zones.Color: Brown, gray
Hardness: Coarse

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the West Branch area is drilled to approximately 58 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 13 feet below the surface in this region.

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.