Well Drillers Near White Cloud, Michigan
The typical White Cloud well penetrates alternating sand, gravel, and clay layers, with upper sands/clays followed by thick sand/gravel aquifers beneath. Most residential wells target water-bearing or coarse sand/gravel at ~130–150 ft depth.
Showing contractors within 60 miles of White Cloud. 24 results found.
- Typical depth
- 140 ft
- Water table
- 60 ft
- Contractors
- 24
24 Contractors
Denton & Sons Well Drilling
L. Denton Water Well
Larry Denton Well Drilling
Reliable Water Well Service
Reliable Water Well Services LLC
Walkerville Well Drilling
Wells Well Drilling
Wolcott's Water Well Drilling
Bayes Water Treatment
Bob Wahlfield Drilling
Bogart Well Drilling LLC
Cameron Brothers Well Drilling
Central Wells & Pumps LLC
Chad Malley Well Drilling
Cole Bros. Well Drilling
Courtright Water Wells Inc
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A geological estimate for the White Cloud area.
- Typical Well Depth
- 140 ft
- Static Water Level
- 60 ft
- Recommended Method
- Rotary - Mud Circulation
Detailed Summary
The generalized geological profile for the White Cloud region consists of alternating sequences of sand, gravel, and clay layers, commonly beginning with surface sands and mixed clays to depths of ~15–30 ft. Below, one or two moderate-thickness clay layers (with intermittent sands) persist to about 50–60 ft, after which thick water-bearing sand, sand & gravel, and sand with clay lenses dominate through to 130–150 ft. In deeper areas, further sand-gravel and clay alternations may extend to 180–200 ft or more. The most reliable and commonly utilized water-bearing formations are medium-coarse sand or sand & gravel between ~50–150 ft. This profile supports reliable residential yields of at least 10–15 GPM at ~130–150 ft, with higher capacity wells completed deeper as required. Most wells use rotary or rotary-mud drilling with bentonite cement grouting and PVC casing.
Expected Geological Layers
| Depth (Feet) | Formation Type | Description | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10 ft | Sand (with possible topsoil or fine grains) | Surface sand, sometimes with topsoil. May include fine sediment. | Color: Yellow/Brown Hardness: Soft |
| 10 – 20 ft | Clay (occasionally mixed with sand) | Thin to moderate clay layer, possible mix of sand, provides aquitard. | Color: Red/Brown Hardness: Medium |
| 20 – 50 ft | Sand & Gravel (with clay lenses) | Alternating sand & gravel with occasional clay lenses; increasingly coarse, may be initial water-bearing. | Color: Mix: Gray/Yellow/Brown Hardness: Loose to medium |
| 50 – 60 ft | Clay (can be blue/gray or sandy) | Clay aquitard; blue/gray or sandy clay, divides upper from deeper aquifers. | Color: Blue/Gray/Brown Hardness: Medium |
| 60 – 130 ft | Sand (medium to coarse, water-bearing) | Main regional aquifer. Thick sequence of medium to coarse sand, possible interbeds of gravel or silt. Most residential well screens set in this interval. | Color: White/Gray/Yellow Hardness: Loose |
| 130 – 150 ft | Sand & Gravel (coarse, water-bearing) | Coarse sand and gravel, very common as principal aquifer zone. High water yield capacity. Some wells may set screen here. | Color: Gray/White Hardness: Loose |
| 150 – 180 ft | Clay (with sand/gravel bodies) | Deeper glacial clay with localized sand/gravel bodies, less common for domestic supply but targeted in deeper or high-capacity wells. | Color: Gray/Brown Hardness: Medium |
| 180 – 200 ft | Sand & Gravel (coarse, deep aquifer) | Deeper high-yield aquifer, mostly targeted by higher capacity wells. | Color: Gray/Brown Hardness: Loose |