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White Cloud, Michigan

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.

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Typical depth
140 ft
Water table
60 ft
Contractors
285

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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 TypeDescriptionCharacteristics
0 – 10 ftSand (with possible topsoil or fine grains)Surface sand, sometimes with topsoil. May include fine sediment.Color: Yellow/Brown
Hardness: Soft
10 – 20 ftClay (occasionally mixed with sand)Thin to moderate clay layer, possible mix of sand, provides aquitard.Color: Red/Brown
Hardness: Medium
20 – 50 ftSand & 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 ftClay (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 ftSand (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 ftSand & 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 ftClay (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 ftSand & Gravel (coarse, deep aquifer)Deeper high-yield aquifer, mostly targeted by higher capacity wells.Color: Gray/Brown
Hardness: Loose

Frequently Asked Questions

A typical residential well in the White Cloud area is drilled to approximately 140 feet to ensure a reliable water supply of 5-15+ gallons per minute.

The static water level, or water table, is typically found around 60 feet below the surface in this region.

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.